Olyvia R. Askew - Soprano

Albany, NY

$350 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Ave Maria

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Ave Maria

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Defying Gravity

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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

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Ashley O.

June 23, 2025
Verified review

Wedding

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

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Olyvia R. Askew - Soprano

Thank you so much, Ashley.
It was my absolute pleasure!


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Marianne D.

October 9, 2023
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Wonderful 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

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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.


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David D.

February 27, 2023
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Funeral 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

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Olyvia R. Askew - Soprano

Thank you so much! It was my pleasure.


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Deborah E.

March 20, 2021
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Funeral 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


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Kevin M.

March 16, 2020
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Sang 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

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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.

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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