Hilary Summers

Hilary Summers is a celebrated British contralto renowned for her rich, velvety voice and mastery of Baroque repertoire. With a career spanning decades, she’s become a standout interpreter of Handel’s operas, collaborating with top ensembles like Les Arts Florissants and William Christie. Her recent releases—including fiery performances in *Serse*, *Flavio*, and *Semele*—showcase her knack for blending dramatic intensity with vocal precision, breathing fresh life into classic characters. Summers trained at London’s Royal College of Music and has built a reputation not just in opera but also in concert works, often slipping into cheeky trouser roles with ease. Whether she’s navigating Handel’s intricate coloratura or bringing emotional depth to slower arias, her voice remains a uniquely captivating force in early music circles.

Genres

Avant-garde

Classical

Opera

Baroque

Choral

Sacred Music

Art Song

Oratorio

Concert Music

Cantata

Related Artists

Cecilia Bartoli

Anne Sofie von Otter

Joyce DiDonato

Magdalena Kožená

Marie-Nicole Lemieux

Renée Fleming

William Christie

Andreas Scholl

Philippe Jaroussky

Vivica Genaux

Elina Garanca

Sara Mingardo

Latest Release

Circus Dinogad

Hilary Summers•

Dudok Quartet Amsterdam

Album - 21 Tracks - Released November 17, 2023