With her performances described as "human, multi-facited, emotional and real", Canadian Contralto, Natalie Burdeny is fast becoming a versatile and sought-after performer. Having recently made her debut in the title role of Carmen, Hilary Clark (Review Contributor - Opera Canada Magazine), described her voice as "... perfect for the part of Carmen. She showed an enviable understanding of the role, careful use of the many nuances of her vocal arsenal, to portray the vagaries of Carmen's personality. Her card scene was particularly memorable as she was able to counter-point the darkness of her fate against the frivolity of sopranos Frasquita and Mercedes".

Her repertoire includes; Title Role (Carmen), Dinah (Trouble In Tahiti), Madame de la Haltière (Cendrillon), Dorabella (Cosi fan tutte), Mercedes (Carmen), Hata (Prodaná Nevesta), Zweite Dame (Die Zauberflöte), Marcellina (Le nozze di Figaro), Berta (Il Barbiere di Siviglia), and Mother’s Voice (Les Contes d’Hoffmann). Natalie performs frequently in concerts and recitals, including oratorio. In 2009, after a year living and working in Germany, she was welcomed home as the Contralto Soloist in a performance of Verdi's Requiem with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Neil Weisensel.

In previous years, Natalie performed extensively as a Mezzo Soprano. Praised for her "warm mezzo" (Opera Canada – 2006), Natalie was a two time recipient of the Vicky Modeland Ridgewell Memorial Scholarship for Most Outstanding Mezzo Soprano. In 2007 she was the mezzo soloist for the Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio with Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace. She has also performed chorus with Vancouver Opera, Banff Opera as Theatre, Pacific Opera Victoria and Burnaby Lyric Opera. She has studied extensivley with Canadian Soprano Heidi Klassen and is currently working with International Mezzo Soprano Victoria Livengood to continue to hone her skills and a singer and an actress.

A graduate of the Classical & Contemporary Music program at Vancouver Community College, Natalie also holds a multi-disciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Victoria with a focus on Germanic Studies and Music History. In addition to her musical pursuits, Natalie is the Administrator for Lyric Opera Studio of Weimar (Germany), the Managing and Artistic Director for Vancouver Concert Opera Co-Operative, and the Founder and Artistic Director for Vancouver Summer Opera Studio.

Future Engagements:
Maddalena in Rigoletto with Vancouver Concert Opera Co-Operative (February 2012)