Madeleine Pierard - Soprano - Official Website

"Pierard, her tone a mixture of silk and metal, is electrifying throughout."

The Guardian, UK

'Whether singing or not, she communicated temperament, style and personality, and her ample, flexible soprano has a spark.'

The Financial Times, UK

'Blessed with a voice of glittering, secure virtuosity and volume as well as an imposing, not to say intimidating presence.'

The Classical Source, UK

NEWS

Madeleine was interviewed in the November 2024 issue of Classical Music UK Magazine, discussing the effects of pregnancy on the voice. Click here to read

Madeleine is the Director of Te Pae Kōkako - The Aotearoa New Zealand Opera Studio (TANZOS). This is an exciting opportunity that combines guiding the next generation of talented singers with continuing her work as an international performer.

Madeleine recently made a spectacular last-minute jump-in with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra under maestro Simone Young, singing Leonore in Beethoven's Fidelio alongside Simon O'Neill (Florestan). Click here to read about it!

Madeleine is a co-founder of the organisation, SWAP'ra: Supporting Women and Parents in Opera, who are passionate about effecting positive change in a challenging industry.

During London Lockdowns, Madeleine established a successful food blog, documenting her creativity during a challenging time. Take a look here for recipes and tutorials.

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

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2026, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND: Madeleine is a featured artist alongside Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono in 'Dame Malvina Presents: A Night at the Opera' Book Here

2026,WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (and 3/10 in Auckland): Madeleine sings Strauss' Four Last Songs with the NZSO under Sir Donald Runnicles. Book here

More Performances...

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

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2024, (until September 15) WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: Madeleine sang the title role in Puccini's masterpiece, Tosca with Wellington Opera, alongside Jared Holt and Teddy Tahu Rhodes. View reviews here

2024, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (also Nov 17): Madeleine sang Gerhilde in Wagner's Die Walküre with Sydney Symphony Orchestra under Simone Young.

2025, ROME, ITALY: Madeleine debuted at Teatro dell'opera di Roma singing Strauss' Four Last Songs in David Dawson's magnificent ballet.

2025, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: Madeleine sang Amelia in Verdi's Un ballo in maschera with Wellington Opera, alongside Jared Holt and Julien van Mellaerts. Read the reviews here

2025, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Madeleine joined English National Ballet once more, singing Strauss' Four Last Songs in David Dawson's magnificent ballet.

ABOUT MADELEINE

New Zealand soprano, Madeleine Pierard started her career as a Jette Parker Artist at The Royal Opera, Covent Garden. She is in demand particularly throughout Europe and Australasia in both opera and concert roles.

Known for her mesmerising stage presence and staggering coloratura, Madeleine enjoys a richly varied career, ranging in speciality from Puccini to Turnage and beyond!