Lois Marshall (1924-1997) was a Canadian soprano, admired in concert, oratorio and recital repertory. She became one of Canada’s most distinguished singers.

In the Pristine catalogue she appears in Toscanini’s 1953 performances of Beethoven’s Missa solemnis with the NBC Symphony Orchestra and Robert Shaw Chorale.

Marshall’s singing combined purity, poise and textual seriousness, qualities especially valuable in Beethoven’s demanding sacred architecture.

Her page is justified by stature and catalogue context. Marshall brings a clear Canadian soprano light to the Toscanini-Beethoven shelf.