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Olyvia R. Askew - Soprano
Overview
"Her performance of “Ave Maria” had everyone moved and in tears. This beautiful woman’s talent is rare. It can not only be heard, but felt within our hearts."
"If you closed your eyes you might think you were in the room with Rene Fleming, Jessye Norman, Etta James, even Judy Garland. An amazing talent."
"Her voice is one of the most beautiful I have heard."
Olyvia Askew is a Coloratura Soprano, specializing in classical and sacred music. In addition to her classical training, she is experienced in a vast array of musical genres. Olyvia will cater to your specific needs, to create memories that will last a lifetime and bring joy to your most precious moments and events!
Reviews
11 reviews
Ashley O.
June 23, 2025Wedding
Olyvia was absolutely incredible!! She was so easy to work with from the moment we booked her services to sing at our wedding in a church, was very knowledgeable about church ceremony settings, and on the day of our wedding was absolutely incredible. Her voice was so beautiful and we received many complements from guests as well about how incredible she did. We cannot thank Olyvia enough for making our day so, so special. Thank you thank you thank you. Book her today!
Hired as: Wedding Singer
Olyvia R. Askew - Soprano
Thank you so much, Ashley.
It was my absolute pleasure!
Marianne D.
October 9, 2023Wonderful singer
Olyvia sang for our Mothers funeral . She is a real professional and talented Soprano . She relieved our family and coordinated music , pianist so we did not have to worry about these details.
Her voice is heavenly and her rendition of Ave Maria for the Mass of Christian Burial brought tears to many of us . She exudes compassion and was extremely flexible .
Hired as: Funeral Music
Olyvia R. Askew - Soprano
Thank you so much. Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of honoring your mother’s memory.
David D.
February 27, 2023Funeral Service
Olyvia presented herself very professionally. I enjoyed her beautiful vocals especially in the very spacious church where she sang for us. Thank you.
Hired as: Funeral Music
Olyvia R. Askew - Soprano
Thank you so much! It was my pleasure.
Deborah E.
March 20, 2021Funeral service
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. She was so very gracious and kind in helping me arrange this. She performed three songs; each and every one was absolutely beautiful. Her voice is one of the most beautiful I have heard. Each and every person in attendance commented on the beauty of her voice and said it was a “perfect” way to
Honor my mother. I can’t thank Olyvia enough for sending my mother home in such a wonderful way! I would recommend her to anyone who wants the ‘perfect’ presentation via song.
Hired as: Opera Singer
Kevin M.
March 16, 2020Sang for wedding ceremony and reception
Olyvia was easy to work with through the booking and extremely flexible with our requests. She sang acapella, accompanied, styles from operatic to gospel to spiritual to '60s R&B. If you closed your eyes you might think you were in the room with Rene Fleming, Jessye Norman, Etta James, even Judy Garland. An amazing talent. We could not have been more pleased.
Hired as: Wedding Singer
Booking information
Price range: $350 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 360 minutes
What to expect
Your satisfaction is my number one priority! I am professionally trained and take pride in my work the same way. I will prepare myself with any and all music requests, as well as recommend music for specific events if needed. I can accommodate any request - classical/opera, gospel, R&B, rock, jazz, Broadway etc.
Whichever event you're hosting, I will try my best to accommodate any and all requests.
About
Olyvia Askew is a Coloratura Soprano, specializing in classical and sacred music. In addition to her classical training, she is experienced in a vast array of musical genres. She has performed in operas, oratorios, musical theatre productions, cabarets, weddings, funerals, holiday parties, graduation parties etc.
Olyvia will cater to your specific needs and add charm to any event. Her goal is to create memories that will last a lifetime and bring joy to your most precious moments!
A professional and sociable manner make her not only diverse, but sought-after.
Additional booking notes
Dependent upon availability: pianist or guitarist can be provided for an additional fee.
Services offered
Past booked events
June 2025
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Schenectady, NY
October 2023
06
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:00am - 10:30am
•
Schenectady, NY
February 2023
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Utica, NY
March 2021
12
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Schuylerville, NY
August 2020
20
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Cohoes, NY
March 2020
16
Monday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 1:00pm
•
Saratoga Springs, NY
May 2018
29
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
Schroon Lake, NY
August 2015
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 10:00pm
•
Albany, NY
December 2014
31
Wednesday
Other
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Albany, NY
May 2014
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:45pm - 6:00pm
•
Albany, NY
Set list
Any and all.
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