05/29/2026
Please join us for a service full of Welsh song and celebration May 31st at Rutger’s Presbyterian Church 236 W 73rd St, New York, NY 10023 at 3:00PM EDT. Catrin Davies: Described as having "...bright vocalism and flawless diction..." by the Baltimore Sun, mezzo-soprano Catrin Rowenna Davies was most recently seen with the Annapolis Chorale, performing the alto solos in Beethoven’s Mass in C. Ms. Davies has had a long history with the Annapolis Chorale, with some of her favorite performances including Bach's St. John Passion, Handel's Messiah, and Beethoven's 9th Symphony. She has been a soloist with Handel Choir of Baltimore, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Peabody Symphony Orchestra. Recently, she debuted with the Washington Chorus in Corigliano's Fern Hill. Ms. Davies specializes in Welsh repertoire and three times has won the first prize at the North American Festival of Wales. She has also competed at the National Festival in Wales, winning the mezzo-soprano competition. Ms. Davies has performed roles with Baltimore Opera, Lyric Opera of Cleveland, Annapolis Opera, Lyric Opera Baltimore, Live Arts Maryland, Young Victorian Theatre Company , Summer Garden Opera, and Baltimore Concert Opera. For one of her favorite roles, Carmen, she had the great pleasure of coaching with the inimitable Denyce Graves. Ms. Davies is currently a member of the ensemble of Washington Concert Opera and Wolf Trap Opera. She is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory, at which she is currently adjunct faculty, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. She also holds degrees from McGill University and Oxford University.
