Sydney Frodsham

Canadian-American contralto Sydney Frodsham brings joy, musicality, and compassion everywhere she goes. She is proud to be a current member of the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal.

Through her early travelling life, Sydney developed a passion for experiencing new places and connecting with people. Growing up in Texas with Canadian parents, her worldview expanded as the family drove back and forth through North America. Countless hours in the car allowed her to discover the power of human connection, while her contemplation of wild western landscapes sparked an ever-growing appreciation for natural beauty.

She is passionate about exploring and understanding emotions through the universal language of music. She has performed a variety of repertoires, always connecting to roles through the lens of raw emotions and poetic sensitivity. Recent performances include Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Dritte Dame in Die Zauberflöte, Irene in Theodora, and Bradamante in Alcina.
Sydney roots herself in the community wherever she goes. Her extroverted nature allows her to build relationships quickly and authentically, finding people and places to love all over the world. Recent influential mentors include Ariane Girard, Darrell Babidge, and Virginia Dupuy. As well as performing with Orchestre Métropolitain, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and OperaWorks LA, this young contralto has also completed apprenticeships with Des Moines Metro Opera and The Santa Fe Opera.

Her passion for the power of words and lyrics drives her desire to perform and create. She feels compelled to use music as a vehicle for connection, which not only fuels her love for traditional opera but for contemporary works as well. She has been a part of the creation of multiple new works, from opera to song cycles, to roles such as La Mère in Le flambeau de la nuit (Ballet Opéra Pantomime), La razon del viaje and Tibet Fantasia (Voices of Change), and He Shall Prepare a Way (BYU).

Sydney earned her Master of Music degree from Brigham Young University and her Bachelor of Music degree from Southern Methodist University.

Member of the Atelier lyrique de l'Opéra de Montréal, Sydney Frodsham is generously sponsored by Colleen and Mirko Wicha.