Canadian mezzo-soprano Lillian Brooks, praised for her “legato, lyric sound” (Ludwig von Toronto), and “easy handling of coloratura” (Schmopera), has appeared in many operatic roles and as an oratorio soloist throughout Canada. Her past operatic roles include Bradamante in Alcina, Third Lady in Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Flora in La Traviata, and Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro, and most recently Fenena in Nabucco with Toronto City Opera. Lillian has sung as a soloist in many prestigious venues in Ontario, including Koerner Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, and the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.  Lillian has enjoyed 2 exciting years with Calgary Opera as a member of their Emerging Artist Program during their 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons. She appeared as The Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Hansel in Hansel & Gretel, and was scheduled to perform the role of Beatrice in Beatrice et Benedict and cover the role of komponist in ariadne auf naxos (cancelled due to Covid-19).  During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Lillian had the opportunity to participate in new-music workshops as part of Calgary Opera’s “Opera Labs” series, and worked with Canadian conductors and composers including John Estacio, Kelly Marie Murphy, Jean-Claude Picard, and Johannes Debus. Lillian looks forward to another exciting season as live performances bring audiences together once again.