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Christina DeMaio is a New Hampshire-based vocalist with a diverse array of performance and recording experience. With over fifteen years of vocal training, Christina is well-versed in a various musical styles, including Classical/Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Country, and Pop. Christina is an active soloist and choral singer in various Church communities and ensembles throughout the Northeast. In addition to performing, she is also a voice educator, running a private voice studio of singers throughout the Northeast. Christina is available to perform at weddings, funerals, and events of all occasions.
We asked Christina last minute to sing at a memorial service for my sister. From the moment she replied (in the midst of all that last minute anxiety) she was balm for the soul - communicative, efficient and reassuring. She didn't know one of the songs we requested but hardly needed more than the name to figure it out (which was good because we couldn't have provided more). Heading out to the church the morning of the service I was aware that while I had filled the slot for a soloist, I had no idea how well (we hadn't heard a sample of Christina's work). Christina arrived at the church early and disappeared in the back. I was going over some things with the pastor when suddenly the church filled with music, so completely full and beautifully that I thought someone had switched on a high volume recording. But it was Christina practicing, accompanied by the church organist, and it was possibly the most gorgeous rendering of Schubert's Ave Maria I have ever heard. I had to stop and sit down and cry. Later she sang an equally beautiful Irish ballad (which, after consulting with us, she performed a cappello). It wasn't just me; after the service countless people, including the pastor and the organist, commented on the sheer beauty of her voice. I don't have the language for music but my in my words I would say that Christina's voice is voluminous, rich, crystal clear, and expressive without being operatic. Christina also has a very gracious manner. This was also much appreciated by my family and I given how emotional the occasion was for us. If I could sing I would sing Christina's praises. As it is, I will just recommend her unequivocally. I wish her a long and happy musical career.
She got up to sing a country song at the Rodeo Bar in Manhattan. She has a completely original voice that just blew me away. Most of the people around me seemed really moved as well.
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Languages: English
Christina DeMaio is a New England based Mezzo-Soprano. Christina earned her B.M. in Vocal Performance (Classical) from New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. A versatile vocalist, Christina actively performs a diverse array of repertoire. Musical Theatre and Operatic highlights include: "Perón's Mistress" in Evita, “Dido” in Dido and Aeneas, “Fantine” in Les Miserables, “Prince Orlofsky" in Die Fledermaus, and “The Witch” in Into the Woods.
Christina has been onstage from a young age, joining her family in their Classic Country & Western Swing band, Gunsmoke, where she developed her deep love of harmony singing. Christina also performs with the NYC-based vocal trio HOME PORT, recently releasing their new album, "HOME PORT 3."
Christina is a former Young Artist at Asheville Lyric Opera. She has appeared as a soloist with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles throughout the Northeast. Christina is also a seasoned Cantor, Chorister, and Section Leader, serving at many Parish communities.
Popular Sacred Selections for Weddings/Funerals:
"Ave Maria"
SCHUBERT; BACH/GOUNOD
"Panis Angelicus"
FRANCK
"O Rest In The Lord"
MENDELSSOHN
"O Divine Redeemer"
GOUNOD
"Agnus Dei"
BIZET
"My Heart Ever Faithful"
BACH
"Bist Du Bei Mir"
BACH
"O Perfect Love"
BARNBY
"The Gift of Love"
HOPSON
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"
BACH
"The Lord's Prayer"
MALOTTE
"One Hand, One Heart" (West Side Story)
BERNSTEIN
"Pie Jesu"
WEBBER
"On Eagles Wings"
JONCAS
"Be Not Afraid"
DUFFORD
"Danny Boy"
TRADITIONAL
"Here I Am, Lord"
SCHUTTE
"You Are Near"
SCHUTTE
"Be Not Afraid"
TALBOT
Michelle . L. said “The residents enjoyed his performance and asked for a return engagement”
Nina S. said “Sara has that mysterious star quality. You know it when you see it. Her voice is beautiful and powerful. She can sing anything but it’s not just the notes;…”
Cliff said “We are so grateful to have had Amy sing at mom's memorial mass. Her voice is absolutely amazing. Once you've heard Amy singing, you will never…”
Deborah E. said “I was bringing my mother home to NY to be interned with my father. Knowing how much my mother loved music I reached out to Olyvia to sing at the service.…”