AI-LINN CHUA – Soprano

Season Joined: 2017-2018

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Education/Training:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N), Currently working on my Master in Practice Diploma of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M. OMSc).
Most of my vocal training comes from having sung in various church choirs in Toronto, as well as other semi professional choral groups.

Do you also have a non-singing “day job”? If so, what do you do?
Currently I am in private practice as a Rehabilitative Manual Therapist

Where else do you teach/gig/conduct/sing/perform?
I also sing at Wesley Knox United Church, and occasionally with the Incontra Vocal Ensemble

Guest appearances: 
Toronto Consort
Incontra Vocal Ensemble
Luminato Festival- Apocalypsis
Nuit Blanche

Recording/TV/Film: 
Contores Fabularum
Tallis Choir

Highlights of your musical career: 
Performing at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall

Favorite choral work(s): 
O Magnum Mysterium- Lauridsen
Abdendlied- Rheinberger

A defining moment of favorite KSS onstage experience: 
I’m not sure yet! I am very much looking forward to my first performance with KSS.

What are you listening to these days? 
These days I’m listening to anything that will help to calm and focus my mind from the very heavy study load of school or I’m listening to anything that will distract me for a few minutes. I enjoy a variety of music, and will listen to pretty much anything except Rap, or Country.

Anything you’d like to add about yourself? 
Music is something that saved my life. Being able to sing and be a part of making such beautiful and wonderful sounds is to understand the amazing grace and miracle of this body and life. To experience that every note and vibration has a specific place of resonance within the body is like learning the language of the universe. It is something that can connect us all.

What London experience do you consider essential for visitors/newcomers? 
I would say, to walk and explore the many nature trails here in London, especially the ones by the water. If you like to dream and reflect out in nature, you won’t be disappointed!