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Australia Mirusia Louwerse is an internationally acclaimed soprano known for her extensive world tours and chart-topping albums, consistently delivering captivating performances for global audiences.
Mirusia is an International Ambassador of the 'Australian Children's Music Foundation' and believes in the transformative power of music education for children.
Mirusia serves as an International Ambassador for the Redland Foundation, supporting her local community in Redland City.
Mirusia is the Prima Ambassador for Silver Memories, a nostalgic music broadcasting service for older Australians, aimed at increasing happiness and well-being.
Mirusia Louwerse, an Australian-Dutch soprano born on March 29, 1985, in Brisbane, Australia, has established a significant career in classical crossover music. She graduated from Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Music in Performance in Classical Voice in December 2006. In the same year, Mirusia achieved recognition as the youngest recipient of the prestigious Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award. Since 2007, she has toured globally as a star soprano with André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra for over ten years, performing for diverse audiences including country leaders and royalty. Her initial breakthrough with André Rieu was facilitated by her aunt in the Netherlands, leading to an immediate invitation and subsequent collaboration.
Mirusia’s discography includes several successful albums and DVDs. Her debut solo album, “Always & Forever,” released in October 2010, reached number 17 on the ARIA Charts. The accompanying DVD of the same name held the number one position on the ARIA DVD charts for four weeks in 2011, earning her an ARIA No. 1 Chart Award in 2012. “Waltzing Matilda,” an album with André Rieu released in April 2008, peaked at number 1 on the ARIA Charts and was certified platinum. In 2013, she performed for the coronation concert of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and embarked on her “My Second Home Tour,” which was filmed for a DVD release titled “Beautiful That Way: Live in Holland.”
Later in her career, Mirusia continued to release successful projects and engage in significant performances. Her 2016 album “This Time Tomorrow” and its accompanying DVD charted in the Top 10 in both Dutch and Australian charts. In 2019, she debuted in professional musical theatre in the lead role of “Mimma – A musical of War and Friendship.” Her album “A Salute to The Seekers” debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Charts in 2019, followed by a successful Australian tour. In 2021, her “Live in Concert” DVD and album both reached number 1 on the ARIA Charts. She won a Hollywood Music in Media Award for ‘Best Holiday Song’ with “Snowflake” in 2022 and another in 2024 for ‘Best Special Project’ with “Braveship Symphonic Suite”. Mirusia was nominated for the 2025 Queensland Australian of the Year for her philanthropic efforts and was named Redlands Coast Citizen of the Year in 2024.
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