Margaret keys is a chart topping and award winning Classical soprano from Derry Ireland. She graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a First Class Honours Degree in Music Education and a Masters Degree in Vocal performance.
Since graduating Margaret’s career has continued to rise. She has been hailed as a unique find:
“Every once in a while an artist makes you feel truly humbled. Margaret Keys is one of those artists. She has a voice of pure warmth and beauty. (Universal Records)
Her highly anticipated new album “The Gift of Music” was recently released and it topped the UK Classical and Classicfm Charts making her the first female from Ireland ever to achieve this.
with Margaret." (Universal Records CEO)
She has performed extensively throughout the world and has performed with some of the world’s leading orchestras and performers. She made her debut in New York’s Carnegie Hall in December and was selected to perform for Pope Francis in a special concert for his first visit to the USA which was broadcast to an audience of 1.5million. She was subsequently invited to perform several times at the BBC Radio 2 broadcast “Christmas with the Stars” at the Royal Albert Hall and also in “Sunday Night at the London Palladium”
She also performs as the selected soloist at the annual Royal Christmas Carol Concert at St James’ Palace, London in the presence of members of the Royal family
Following these successes Margaret has performed and toured with West End star Alfie Boe, Russell Watson, Andrea Bocelli, Paul Potts and was special guest to the multi- platinum selling The Fron Male Voice Choir in their recent tour to New York City and in their UK tour. She has also performed on several TV broadcasts including BBC Songs of Praise, BBC Big Sing, The BBC Proms and on PBS American TV specials.
Margaret was invited to perform for HRH Prince of Wales Foundation Concert for Children and Arts, which was aired to an audience of 5million on Classic Fm and Sky Arts.
Her high-profile performances have made a great impact on the world of classical music and thus prompted her appointment as the Irish Ambassador for HRH Prince of Wales Foundation for Children and Arts. She is also now a very proud ambassador and supporter of The Sick Children’s trust.
“The Night belonged to Margaret.” (Sir Julian Fellowes)