Lesley Emma Bouza

Meet Lesley

Lesley Emma Bouza is a versatile soprano renowned for her captivating performances across classical, pop, Broadway, and jazz genres. Initially trained as a saxophonist, Lesley discovered her true passion for singing during her undergraduate studies, leading her to pursue advanced vocal training at the Royal Welsh Conservatory of Music and Drama with an additional focus on Education and Outreach.Lesley's impressive career highlights include solo appearances with prestigious ensembles such as The Toronto Symphony, Les Violons du Roy, The Elora Singers, The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, The Winnipeg Symphony, and the Calgary Philharmonic. Notable performances include Lesley Sings Joni, a tribute to Joni Mitchell at the 2018 Elora Festival, Steve Reich at 80 with Soundstreams, Dido and Aeneas at Carnegie Hall with Les Violons du Roy, and a tour of Taiwan as a member of the Swingle Singers. Her recent engagements have included chamber performances with Anima Early Music.Renowned for her crystal-clear voice and expressive interpretations, Lesley's performances consistently receive critical acclaim. Her ability to seamlessly navigate diverse musical styles and connect with audiences has solidified her reputation as a sought-after and versatile vocalist.

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Land Acknowlegement

I live, work, and play in Toronto on the traditional and unceded land of several indigenous nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. Toronto is now home to many diverse Métis, Inuit and First Nations peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.The people living on this land for thousands upon thousands of years represent many and varied cultures, systems of government and languages, as well as unique musical traditions, musical spiritual practices and musical healthcare practices. We see these musical traditions today being practised in contexts of entertainment, expression, activism and identity, and so much more. I encourage you to explore and amplify some of the music that is being created by indigenous voices today, and learn about how connecting with that music may support the spirit in which I offer this land acknowledgement.