Welcome to mezzo-soprano Francine Vis
A freelance opera singer with a broad range of repertoire. Francine is known for her flexible and warm voice, musicality and intense stage presence. Apart from opera she sings oratorium, lieder and concert repertoire. Francine has won the Händel Award and the Diorapthe Award for the best performance of a new composition at the International Vocal Competition in ‘s-Hertogenbosch IVC in 2014. With pianist Christian Westergaard she won the 1st prize at the Copenhagen Lied-Duo Competition 2015.
Upcoming: The main part in Menotti’s The Medium with Malmö Opera on tour.
“Francine Vis must be mentioned especially in the title role (Cenerentola) for her poetic, sparkling interpretation of this angel of innocence with a moral backbone. All the difficult vocal passages with the impossible embellishments ring beautifully.”
In the role of the self acclaimed oracle Madame Flora is Francine Vis whose potent mezzo voice fits the powerful character well. In spite of her elegant and refined silhouette this is a brutal and ruthless woman who keeps her daughter Monica and fosterson Toby in an iron grip.
Francine Vis interpretation is that of a contradictory and affecting character. Not just a monster but a human being torn by alcohol and bitterness.
