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Lauren Margison and Melissa Stephens in concert.
Canadian soprano Lauren Margison takes the stage in Minden, Ontario, for a genre-spanning recital of classical, jazz, and pop favourites.

Equally at home with Puccini and jazz standards, this versatile artist has collected top prizes from multiple international competitions and is an alumna of the Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio and Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal.

She has landed leading roles in La bohème, Otello, Carmen, and Pagliacci with companies such as Opéra de Montréal, VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert, and Staatstheater Mainz. Her impressive range has led to performances across North America for Opera Ontario, TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Ottawa Chamber Music Festival, Cincinnati Pops, and more. Praised for her “beautiful lyric soprano with the ideal timbre for Mimi” (Ludwig van Toronto), don’t miss your chance to hear Canada’s own singing superstar, Lauren Margison!

Admission: $20 – tickets haliburtonfolk.com

Minor Gold is an award-winning duo formed by Dan Parsons (AUS) and Tracy McNeil (CAN), blending sixth-sense harmonies with sun-dappled folk-rock. Since releasing their critically acclaimed self-titled debut in August 2023, Minor Gold has garnered attention both in their homeland and abroad. Their unique sound—rooted in timeless folk with rich, evocative harmonies—has captivated audiences worldwide, resulting in international tours and standout performances, including supporting The Teskey Brothers across North America. Their growing reputation was solidified with a Folk Award win at the 2024 Queensland Music Awards, cementing them as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging acts…