Duo Oriana
Duo Oriana
Duo Oriana— formed by soprano Sinéad White and lutenist Jonathan Stuchbery— is a Canadian ensemble breathing new life into song traditions that span centuries and continue to evolve today. Praised for their “impeccable rhythmic ensemble” (La Scena Musicale), White’s “luminous” soprano and Stuchbery’s “energizing precision” (The Whole Note), they have quickly established their presence in the early music world. Together with organizations such as Early Music America, Musique Royale and Living Room Live, they have brought their programs to audiences across Canada.
With support from the Canada Council for the Arts, Duo Oriana released their debut album How Like a Golden Dream with Leaf Music in 2023. It was featured in the Whole Note’s “Listening Room”, and received highly positive reviews in La Scena Musicale, the Lute Society Quarterly and the American Record Guide. The duo did a subsequent album tour across the UK and Ireland, including performances at the Lute Society, Windsor Castle and Oxford University. Most recently, Duo Oriana performed their new program The Bards of Bloor Street as part of the Canadian Opera Company’s renowned Free Concert Series in Toronto’s Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. The program featured the premiere of Jonathan’s original song cycle, the Toronto Book of Ayres, which included text by local poets and was generously supported by the Toronto Arts Council.
‘You don’t get better bards than this.’ - Oxford Daily Info