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James was born in [[Dunedin]], New Zealand and trained at the [[Manhattan School of Music]] and the [[Royal College of Music]]'s Benjamin Britten International Opera School. In 2004 she was the inaugural recipient of the [[Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation]] Award, which supports young operatic artists at the start of their careers. From 2005 to 2007 she was a member of the Jette Parker Young Artists programme at the Royal Opera House.<ref>The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation. [http://www.kiritekanawa.org/grants/profile/5/36 "Ana James"]. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref><ref>[[Royal Opera House]]. [http://www.roh.org.uk/people/ana-james "Ana James"]. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref>
James was born in [[Dunedin]], New Zealand and trained at the [[Manhattan School of Music]] and the [[Royal College of Music]]'s Benjamin Britten International Opera School. In 2004 she was the inaugural recipient of the [[Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation]] Award, which supports young operatic artists at the start of their careers. From 2005 to 2007 she was a member of the Jette Parker Young Artists programme at the Royal Opera House.<ref>The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation. [http://www.kiritekanawa.org/grants/profile/5/36 "Ana James"]. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref><ref>[[Royal Opera House]]. [http://www.roh.org.uk/people/ana-james "Ana James"]. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref>


While a member of the Jette Parker programme, her appearances with the Royal Opera included Barbarina in [[David McVicar]]'s production of ''[[The Marriage of Figaro]]''.<ref>Picard, Anna (5 February 2006). [https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/le-nozze-de-figaro-royal-opera-house-london-525530.html "Review: ''Le nozze de Figaro'', Royal Opera House, London"]. ''[[The Independent]]''. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref> After leaving the programme her performances with other opera companies have included Pamina in ''[[The Magic Flute]]'' with the Glyndebourne touring company,<ref>Hall, George (18 October 2008). [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/oct/18/classicalmusicandopera "Review: ''The Magic Flute''"]. ''[[The Guardian]]''. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref> Donna Anna in ''[[Don Giovanni]]'' with Opera Holland Park,<ref>Picard, Anna (4 July 2010). [https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/classical/reviews/don-giovanni-holland-park-londonidomeneo-coliseum-londonzaide-sadlers-wells-londonsimon-boccanegra-2017650.html "Review: ''Don Giovanni'', Holland Park"]. ''[[The Independent]]''. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref> and Gretel in ''[[Hansel and Gretel (opera)|Hansel and Gretel]]'' with [[New Zealand Opera]]. <ref name="ODT1">Cook Marjorie (23 July 2008). [https://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/arts/hansel-and-gretel-no-grim-tale-all "Hansel and Gretel no grim tale at all"]. ''[[Otago Daily Times]]''. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref>
While a member of the Jette Parker programme, her appearances with the Royal Opera included Barbarina in [[David McVicar]]'s production of ''[[The Marriage of Figaro]]''.<ref>Picard, Anna (5 February 2006). [https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/le-nozze-de-figaro-royal-opera-house-london-525530.html "Review: ''Le nozze de Figaro'', Royal Opera House, London"]. ''[[The Independent]]''. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref> After leaving the programme her performances with other opera companies have included Pamina in ''[[The Magic Flute]]'' with the Glyndebourne touring company,<ref>Hall, George (18 October 2008). [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/oct/18/classicalmusicandopera "Review: ''The Magic Flute''"]. ''[[The Guardian]]''. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref> Donna Anna in ''[[Don Giovanni]]'' with Opera Holland Park,<ref>Picard, Anna (4 July 2010). [https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/classical/reviews/don-giovanni-holland-park-londonidomeneo-coliseum-londonzaide-sadlers-wells-londonsimon-boccanegra-2017650.html "Review: ''Don Giovanni'', Holland Park"]. ''[[The Independent]]''. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref> Gretel in ''[[Hansel and Gretel (opera)|Hansel and Gretel]]'' with [[New Zealand Opera]],<ref name="ODT1">Cook Marjorie (23 July 2008). [https://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/arts/hansel-and-gretel-no-grim-tale-all "Hansel and Gretel no grim tale at all"]. ''[[Otago Daily Times]]''. Retrieved 4 December 2019.</ref> and Miss Wordsworth in ''[[Albert Herring]]'' at the [[Théâtre du Capitole]] in Toulouse.<ref>Pénavayre, Robert (25 January 2013). [http://www.classictoulouse.com/a-opera-capitole-2012-2013-albert-herring2.html "Albert Herring totalement enthousiasmant"]. ''Classic Toulouse''. Retrieved 4 December 2019 {{fr}}.</ref>
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Ana James (born 1976)[1] is a New Zealand-born operatic soprano who has appeared at the Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne Festival, and Opera Holland Park.

James was born in Dunedin, New Zealand and trained at the Manhattan School of Music and the Royal College of Music's Benjamin Britten International Opera School. In 2004 she was the inaugural recipient of the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation Award, which supports young operatic artists at the start of their careers. From 2005 to 2007 she was a member of the Jette Parker Young Artists programme at the Royal Opera House.[2][3]

While a member of the Jette Parker programme, her appearances with the Royal Opera included Barbarina in David McVicar's production of The Marriage of Figaro.[4] After leaving the programme her performances with other opera companies have included Pamina in The Magic Flute with the Glyndebourne touring company,[5] Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with Opera Holland Park,[6] Gretel in Hansel and Gretel with New Zealand Opera,[1] and Miss Wordsworth in Albert Herring at the Théâtre du Capitole in Toulouse.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Cook Marjorie (23 July 2008). "Hansel and Gretel no grim tale at all". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  2. ^ The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation. "Ana James". Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  3. ^ Royal Opera House. "Ana James". Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  4. ^ Picard, Anna (5 February 2006). "Review: Le nozze de Figaro, Royal Opera House, London". The Independent. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  5. ^ Hall, George (18 October 2008). "Review: The Magic Flute". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  6. ^ Picard, Anna (4 July 2010). "Review: Don Giovanni, Holland Park". The Independent. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  7. ^ Pénavayre, Robert (25 January 2013). "Albert Herring totalement enthousiasmant". Classic Toulouse. Retrieved 4 December 2019 Template:Fr.
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  • "Ana James, Soprano". musicalworld.com. Retrieved 4 December 2019.



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