Isobel Cooper
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Isobel Cooper known professionally as Izzy, is an English Operatic pop
soprano
singer.
Born in Much Wenlock
in Shropshire
, she trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
in London.
Her debut audio CD Libera Me was released in 1999. Other CD releases include Ascolta (2000), and New Dawn (2002).
A CD compilation titled Izzy (2003), that included a duet of "The Prayer," with American tenor Daniel Rodriguez
, was released in the U.S., the CD also included a multimedia track of "My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose"
.
Two of her CDs reached the No. 1 position in the UK's Classic FM
classical music chart. In 2000 she was nominated for a Classical BRIT Awards as "Female Artist of the Year".
In 2004 she was a featured artist on Now We Are Free, a dance remix on CD and Vinyl of the Gladiator
film theme song by Lisa Gerrard
. The disc was a UK No 1 dance chart hit and also reached No 19 on the main UK Singles Chart
.
Her second dance track, "Eternity", by Matt Darey, was released as a 12" Vinyl in November 2005.
Operatic pop
Operatic pop, pop opera or popera is a subgenre of pop music that is performed in an operatic style, or a song, theme or motif from classical music stylized as pop. The term popera and adjectives poperatic and popical are used by some media editors and music reviewers...
soprano
Soprano
A soprano is a voice type with a vocal range from approximately middle C to "high A" in choral music, or to "soprano C" or higher in operatic music. In four-part chorale style harmony, the soprano takes the highest part, which usually encompasses the melody...
singer.
Born in Much Wenlock
Much Wenlock
Much Wenlock, earlier known as Wenlock, is a small town in central Shropshire, England. It is situated on the A458 road between Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. Nearby, to the northeast, is the Ironbridge Gorge, and the new town of Telford...
in Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
, she trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. Students can pursue courses in Music, Opera, Drama and Technical Theatre Arts.-History:...
in London.
Her debut audio CD Libera Me was released in 1999. Other CD releases include Ascolta (2000), and New Dawn (2002).
A CD compilation titled Izzy (2003), that included a duet of "The Prayer," with American tenor Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodríguez is an American operatic tenor from New York City. He became known as "The Singing Policeman" in his former work with the New York City Police Department, due to his role as one of the department's designated National Anthem singers...
, was released in the U.S., the CD also included a multimedia track of "My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose"
A Red, Red Rose
"My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose" is a 1794 song in Scots by Robert Burns based on traditional sources. The song is also referred to by the title My Love is Like A Red, Red Rose or Red, Red Rose and is often published as a poem.-The poem:...
.
Two of her CDs reached the No. 1 position in the UK's Classic FM
Classic FM (UK)
Classic FM, one of the United Kingdom's three Independent National Radio stations, broadcasts classical music in a popular and accessible style.-Overview:...
classical music chart. In 2000 she was nominated for a Classical BRIT Awards as "Female Artist of the Year".
In 2004 she was a featured artist on Now We Are Free, a dance remix on CD and Vinyl of the Gladiator
Gladiator (2000 film)
Gladiator is a 2000 historical epic film directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel and Richard Harris. Crowe portrays the loyal Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed...
film theme song by Lisa Gerrard
Lisa Gerrard
Lisa Gerrard is an Australian musician, singer, and composer who rose to prominence as part of the music group Dead Can Dance with former music partner Brendan Perry....
. The disc was a UK No 1 dance chart hit and also reached No 19 on the main UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
Her second dance track, "Eternity", by Matt Darey, was released as a 12" Vinyl in November 2005.
Discography
- Libera Me (1999)
- Ascolta (2000)
- New Dawn (2002)
- Izzy (U.S. only, 2003)
- Izzy Sings Musicals (2007)
- Cancion (2010)