Biography
mezzo-soprano
Toronto‐born mezzo‐soprano Maria Soulis began her career as a principal artist with the Regensburg Opera in Germany, performing the roles of Carmen, Rosina, Nicklausse, Dido, and Adalgisa in theatres throughout Germany, France and the United Kingdom. In concert works from Bach to Mahler, her voice has been praised internationally by reviewers who have described it as “warm and powerful”, as well as “gorgeous, dusky‐toned” with a “ruby red timbre”.
On Canada’s concert stages, Maria has performed as a guest artist with Kingston Symphony, ChoralWorks Collingwood, Aradia Ensemble, Canadian Sinfonietta, Mississauga Chamber Singers and in Messiah with Stratford Concert Choir.
An avid recitalist, Maria has an extensive song repertoire spanning six languages. As a chamber musician, Maria has joined forces with Stratford’s INNERchamber Ensemble, presenting works by Mahler, Ravel and Greek-Canadian composer Christos Hatzis. In 2026, Maria performed with the Lai-Clarke String Quartet in “From Greece to Granada” for Stratford Summer Music.
Maria has appeared in principal roles with Pacific Opera Victoria (Die Walküre, Das Rheingold, Gianni Schicchi) and debuted as Marcellina in Against the Grain Theatre’s updated Figaro’s Wedding. Maria recently sang Princess Orlovska in Die Fledermaus (in concert) with Stratford Symphony Orchestra.