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Singer Biographies

Siri OlesenSiri Olesen, soprano

Who are you?
Siri Olesen, soprano.

Member since...
1996, I think.

I grew up in...
Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

I can do a lot with...
money — I’d be a great philanthropist.

The CD in my stereo right now is...
Raffi, Singable Sings for the Very Young, and Joao Gilberto, Joao voz e violao.

Sometimes when I'm singing, I...
feel like my feet leave the ground.

The piece of music I wish I had written is...
Depois de Anos, Celso Machado.

Siri’s Official Bio

Siri Olesen earned her degree in classical piano performance from Augustana University College, and since arriving in Vancouver in 1991 has established a career as primarily a vocalist and teacher. She currently sings with musica intima, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, and the a cappella quartet Voca Java, and teaches piano through the Capilano College Community music school.