British soprano Emma Tring, a longtime member of the BBC Singers, focuses on contemporary music in her solo work. She is also a member of several other ensembles, each with its own distinctive musical emphasis.
Tring's first experience propelling her toward a singing career came at age 11 when she starred as Little Orphan Annie in a school musical. She took piano lessons, and when she was 15, her piano teacher heard her singing show tunes and suggested voice lessons. When she was 18, Tring earned a place in the World Youth Choir, touring as far afield as the Philippines, Vene...