Lizzy Hoyt

Praised by Opera Canada for both her dramatic depth and keen comedic gifts, recent performances include her “dazzling” debut in the title role of Cinderella in Rossini’s LA CENERENTOLA (Manitoba Opera, Brott Opera), Ruggiero in Handel’s, ALCINA (Manitoba Chamber Orchestra), and DEJANIRA in Handel’s Hercules (Blue Crown Baroque Ensemble). Other concerts include Messiah (Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra), Rossini’s GIOVANNA D’ARCO Cantata (Orchestra Borealis), “Bach: Music of Fear and Faith” (with John Tessier, Blue Crown Baroque Ensemble), and a world premier performance of Lau’s THE RUINS OF TIME (MCO). This season, she sings A PRAIRIE BOY’S LIFE (Greer) and a new baroque concert, TAVERNIER - The Repentance of St. Peter.

A nationally recognized Celtic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, she won the TRADITIONAL SINGER OF THE YEAR Award at the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards for her album, The Parting Glass. Other awards and nominations include the QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL, Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Folk Music Awards, International Acoustic Music Awards and Independent Music Awards.

In addition to five independent albums, Lizzy has released multiple musical film projects, and has given countless concert tours across Canada as a solo artist since 2009, and as a side-musician since 1999. She shares content online through her social media platforms which have received hundreds of thousands of views @LizzyHoytMusic.