‘Beauty, brains, dedication, passion, extraordinary talent and a voice quite possibly the finest ever produced in this country.’ Yes! It is a big call, but no one present at Mirusia’s recent concert performances will have any argument.
Currently touring as soprano soloist with world renowned violinist Andre Rieu, Mirusia says she is living the life she has always dreamed of. Singing in cities all over the world and surrounded by talented musicians, Mirusia is enjoying every moment.
But, it is no surprise that Mirusia is enjoying her time working with Andre Rieu, in May 2008 they released the CD 'Waltzing Matilda' in Australia which went platinum within 10 days and stayed at the number one position on the Australian Pop Charts for three consecutive weeks. This CD was the first time Rieu had ever collaborated with another artist and was released as a tribute to the many dedicated fans in Australia.
Mirusia is a Brisbane born Soprano and at only 25, has already enjoyed many successes so far in her career.
In 2005, Mirusia was named 'Redlands Young Citizen of the Year' and she headlined the Mayors Variety Spectacular. She went on that year to win the ‘Redlands Eisteddfods Aria Competition‘, ‘Redlands Eisteddfod Aggregate Award’ and the ‘Spring Festival Talent Quest’. She was also chosen as the ‘Young Talent’ on the 2005 ‘Golden Casket Lord Mayors Christmas Carols’, which was televised on QLD’s Channel 7.
In June, 2006, Mirusia was announced as the youngest ever winner of the prestigious "Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award". That year she also received numerous scholarships and bursaries for her outstanding recitals at the QLD Conservatorium of Music including the ‘Elizabeth Muir Memorial Prize’, ‘Brisbane Womens Club’ and ‘Margaret Haysom Bursaries’, and the ‘Linda Edith Allen Scholarship’ two times over.
Mirusia’s first independent album ‘She Walks in Beauty’ was released in October 2006.
2007 saw a very productive year for Mirusia who recorded with the Queensland Pops Orchestra for their 'Songs of Inspiration' album which was released in June. Mirusia features as Soprano Soloist on numerous tracks on the album. Mirusia also did a tour around Australia, New Zealand and Canada with Andrew Mckinnon's 'Scotland the Brave' and toured around The United States, Canada, Japan and Europe with world renowned violinist Andre Rieu.
In 2008, Mirusia played a major role in Andre Rieu's ‘World Stadium Tour’, which even took her back to her home country Australia. ‘The World Stadium Tour’ broke all the records as the largest set, cast and crew to ever tour in the history of the music industry.
2009 was an even bigger year, with Mirusia partaking in the filming of 4 Concert DVD’s and CD’s, and touring in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, the United States of America, Canada, The Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand and France.
Please check Mirusia's Future Engagements to find out if she is singing in a city near you!!!