Lynn Anoush Isnar
Biography
Lynn Isnar is an Armenian-Canadian soprano known for her “firecracker coloratura,” (Opera Canada, John Gilks) and “terrific stratospheric high notes,” (Opera Canada, Joseph So).
Ms. Isnar started off the 2021-2022 season by recording with Sinfonia Toronto for Canadian composer, Colin Eatock’s, upcoming CD works. Her season continued with performances in the OperaFest concert series and in recital at the Canadian Music Center. She finished the season by singing the female title role of Harapshilli in Conan and the Stone of Kelior, a new opera by Mightier Productions.
During the 2020-2021 pandemic season, Ms. Isnar was fortunate enough to join the Glenn Gould School as a guest artist in Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia showcased as a virtual concert. She later joined the Amici Chamber Ensemble in their virtual concert Armenian Treasures where she sang works by Amirkhanyan and Aznavour. Ms. Isnar also performed in the A.G.B.U. “Solidarity in Song” Online Concert Series.
This 2022-2023 season, Ms. Isnar is thrilled to be making her debuts with Sinfonia Toronto (December 2022), the Toronto Philharmonic (February 2023) and The Rose Orchestra (March 2023). She will continue the season by joining Amici in a new project called Diasporic Bridges (May 2023) and will join the chamber ensemble in their Dream Gala at the Rosedale Golf Club (May 2023). She will conclude the season by working with the Canadian Children’s Opera Company as a guest performer and Armenian Diction Coach in their Spring Opera, The Nightingale of a Thousand Songs. Ms. Isnar will be singing the role of The Nightingale this June at the Meridian Arts Centre.
Past roles performed by Ms. Isnar include Cleopatra (Giulio Cesare), Susanna (Marriage of Figaro), La Marchesa (La Cecchina), Female Chorus (Rape of Lucretia), Katya (Katya Kabanova), Emma (Khovanshchina), Nanine (The Widow), Daphne (The Beautiful Helen), Lydia/Veronica (Perchance to Dream), Katya (Katya Kabanova), Valencienne (The Merry Widow) and Adele (Die Fledermaus).