Emily Doreen Atkinson

Emily is an engaging classical artist from Yorkshire, England.

She recently made her professional opera debut as Principal Chorus in 
A Masked Ball with Opera on Location. Further opera performances include Don Giovanni exerpts with York Opera, Hänsel und GretelDialogues of the Carmelites at RWCMD, and The Enchanted Pig and the premiere of Arc 23 with Leeds Youth OperaFurthermore, scenes roles have included Frasquita (Carmen), Mrs Fiorentino (Street Scene), and First Lady (Die Zauberflöte). 

She's a sought after recitalist and oratorio singer, with recent engagements including Classical Sheffield weekend, Schubert's Mass in G with the Pocklington Singers and Vivaldi's Gloria with Waldershelf Singers.

She’s held scholar positions at Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir and Cardiff Oratory
She recently completed her Masters at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and further training includes Leeds Conservatoire and 
Universität Mozarteum Salzburg. 

Moreover, musical work has included opera outreach, school music outreach, world premiere composition performances, and singing tuition. She was the founding Musical Director of Masbrough Community Choir for six years.
Emily is thoroughly delighted to be joining Batley Community Choir as their new Musical Director - Providing accessible and fun music opportunity for people in West Yorkshire and beyond!