Margaret Keys
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Margaret Keys is an Irish classical soprano.
Biography
Keys was a primary school teacher for four years before taking a career break and entering the music industry. At the age of 15, Keys was awarded the
She has performed in Ireland and the United Kingdom, North America and Australia. She has also participated in musical theater productions (including
Keys performed for an audience of 35,000 at Rotorua Lakeside Concert. Her later performance at the National Concert Hall in
Keys released her first studio album, Legato, which debuted at number 14.[3]
She has performed in the Royal Albert Hall and has toured with Alfie Boe, Russell Watson, Paul Potts, the Welsh Fron Male Voice Choir and performed in West End theatres. She performed during Pope Francis' first state visit to America in September 2015 and also for his private reception at Mansion House, Dublin. Keys made her debut at Carnegie Hall, New York, in December 2016 and Sunday Night at the London Palladium in 2017.
Margaret released her highly anticipated album "The Gift of Music" in June 2018. It soared straight to the top of the Official Classical and Classicfm charts, as the highest new entry, beating off competition from some of the world's most famous classical stars. She was also the first ever female performer from Ireland to ever enter the Official Classical Charts. Following this success she was invited to perform for The Royal Christmas Carol Concert at St James' palace for members of the royal family and 300 special guests.
Philanthropy
She founded MKeys Productions where she produces and directs children's productions for charity.[1] Keys is also an ambassador for the HRH Prince of Wales Foundation for Children and Arts.
References
- ^ a b c d "Margaret Keys: Be willing to take a chance".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Margaret Keys Info" (PDF). Cancer Society Auckland. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
- ^ "Derry singers in talks with Universal Records". Derry Journal. Retrieved 6 September 2009.