Lizzy Hoyt

Few vocalists authentically cross genres at the highest levels and maintain professional careers in both areas – but LIZZY HOYT is one of them.

Praised by Opera Canada for both her dramatic depth and keen comedic gifts, Ms. Hoyt’s recent performances include her “dazzling” debut as Cinderella in Rossini’s La Cenerentola for Manitoba Opera and Brott Opera, her role debut as Ruggiero in Handel’s Alcina for Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Rossini’s dramatic cantata Giovanna d’Arco with Orchestra Borealis, as well as a world-premiere performance of The Ruins of Time by Kevin Lau, commissioned for Lizzy by the MCO. Other notable roles include Julia Child in Hoiby’s Bon Appétit (Little Opera Company), Dido in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Béatrice in Berlioz’s Béatrice et Bénédict (Manitoba Underground Opera). Upcoming performances this season include Dejanira in Handel’s Hercules (Blue Crown Baroque Ensemble) and The Ruins of Time with Chamber Orchestra of Edmonton.

A nationally recognized Celtic songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist (fiddle, guitar, harp), she won the “Traditional Singer of the Year” award at the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards. In addition to her five independent albums, Lizzy has released multiple music video projects, and has given countless concert tours throughout the country since transitioning to full time in 2009. She has been recognized with numerous awards/nominations including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her outstanding contribution to commemorating Canadian veterans and history through music, Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, International Acoustic Music Awards and Independent Music Awards. @LizzyHoytMusic