JNai Bridges is a mezzo-soprano, and according to Opera News, has a rich, dark, exciting sound. She has performed in a multitude of operatic groups, as well as with several orchestras. Her work has led her to perform with the San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, BBC Symphony orchestra, and more. Bridges completed a three-year residency with... read full bio
Jaime Barton hails from Rome, Georgia. A student of the Shorter College and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bartons background provides her with extensive knowledge in her field. She is an alumna of Houston Grand Opera Studio, Aspen Music Festival and School, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Gerdine Young Artist, and Tanglewood Vocal Fellow. Barton has hit the stage... read full bio
Javier Arrey is a graduate of Washington National Operas Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist program. He was a finalist at the Cardiff Singer of the World competition, awarded the CulturArte prize at the Operalia competition. His acclaimed debut as Otello at the Castleton Festival marked the beginning of his extravagant operatic career. He has performed for the Washington National Opera, the Baltimore... read full bio
John Holiday is a nominee for Newcomer of the Year by German Magazine, Opernwelt, and a definite singer to watch in the operatic world. Throughout his many roles and performances, Holiday has received standing ovations. The New York Times has reported, the countertenor John Holiday, [is] an exceptional vocalist with a strong voice, even in its highest range. Holiday has... read full bio
Joshua Guerrero has been dubbed a gifted young tenor by the New York Times. He has played roles with the Los Angeles Opera, Canadian Opera Company, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Sim_n Bolivar Orchestras, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and more. He was the second prize-winner at the Plcido Domingos Operalia Competition, recipient of the Richard Tucker Career Grant, and a Grammy award winner... read full bio
Joyce El-Khoury is an opera singer, praised for her bel canto singing in soprano. El-Khoury has an extensive repertoire, performing operas like La traviata, La bohme, EMmeline, Belisario, and Carmen, to name a few. The soprano is a first prize winnder of the Brian Law Opera Competition, Mario Lanza Vocal Competition, Giargiari and Son Bel Canto Competition, and George London... read full bio
Judith Christin is an experienced mezzo-soprano; she has performed over one hundred roles with opera companies across the United States. Her experience includes performances with the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and more. Christin has taken on a variety of different roles, providing a new take on each one.... read full bio
Kathleen Battles voice is luminous soprano. Her performances with symphony orchestras and operas demonstrate eras of music. From baroque to contemporary, Battles time in the field of opera has made her the epitome of classical music. The New York Times has said, Ms. Battle sang with remarkable freshness and beauty_ she sent high phrases soaring and sand with ethereal elegance_... read full bio
Keith Jameson has an extensive career in opera as a tenor. He has been awarded with the Sullivan Foundation, winner of the Anna MacKay Scholarship from the Santa Fe Opera, completed his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Furman University, a Master of Music in Conducting, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance and Literature from the... read full bio
Keri Alkema has a voice with an appealing brew of dark and creamy colors, according to The New York Times. Her soprano tones have been praised for opulence by the Washington Post and incisive musicality by, again, The New York Times. Apart from her solo work, Alkema has been a member of prestigious young artist programs like the Santa Fe... read full bio
Kiera Duffy hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Influenced by the likes of Lorraine Hunt Lierbarson, Anne Sofie von Otter, and Cecelia Bartoli, this American soprano has an unbelievable repertoire. Her works display classics Handel, Praetorius, Bach, Mozart, and Verdi to modern Alban Berg, Elliot Carter, and John Zorn. Her vocal talents gleam, proven by her winning of the Lincoln Center Emerging... read full bio
Leah Crocetto is a rising star operatic singer. She has debuted with the Metropolitan Opera, the Opera National de Bordeaux, Canadian Opera Company, Santa Fe Opera, Washington National Opera, and more. Crocetto is the Grand Finals Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Peoples Choice and Spanish Prize Winner of the Jos Inturbi International Music Competition, and winner of... read full bio
Lindsay Ammanns vocal range is capable of sinister low chest tones and robust high notes that can express a gamut of emotions, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Ammanns voice has earned her roles with the Dutch Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, North Carolina Opera, South Dakota Symphony, and more. She has completed her Resident Artist program with the Pittsburg Opera, also enjoying... read full bio
Marcus Haddock is an American tenor opera singer, vocal coach, and teacher. His beautiful voice has awed audiences across the world, earning him distinction internationally. He has performed with the Paris Opera, La Scala, Bavarian State Opera, Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and more. Haddocks 25-year stage career has led him to be renowned in the operatic community. In addition... read full bio
Opera News has reported, Marilyn Horne- whose face and song have been the light- in so many places, in so many styles, through so many media, for so many years- may be the most influential singer in American history. Her career has spanned the operatic world for over fifty years, making her an innovator in the performing industry. Horne has... read full bio
The Seattle Times has reported, Mariusz Kwiecien: Difficult to spell and easy to admire, this is a baritone who commands the stage so completely that he seems to suck up all the oxygen. Recognized worldwide in the operatic community, Kwieciens beautiful voice captures audiences. He has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, Paris Opera, Vienna State Opera, Lyric Opera... read full bio
Meredith Arwady has been hailed by critics as a rarity and a genuine contralto. She awes audiences in the United States and internationally with her rich-toned vocals. The vocalist has performed in the Los Angeles Opera, Washington National Opera, San Francisco Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, and more. In concert, Arwady has performed Beethovens Symphony No. 9 with the Boston Symphony,... read full bio
Nelson Freire is a Brazilian classical pianist who began playing the piano at age three. His performing debut was at age four; he played Mozarts Sonata in A major, K. 331. At the age of twelve, Freire was awarded 7th place at the Rio de Janiero International Piano Competition for his performance of Beethovens Piano Concerto No. 5. The New... read full bio
Nicholas Angelich gave his first concert at the age of seven with a chamber orchestra in the United States. An exceptional pianist, at the age of thirteen he entered the Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique in Paris, lucky to be taught by Aldo Ciccolini, Yvonne Loriod, Michel Beroff, and Marie-Francoise Bucquet. He has won the second prize at the Casadesus... read full bio
Nicolas Dautricourt is a French violinist. Voted the ADAMI Classical Discovery of the Year at the Midem in Cannes and winner of the Georges Enesco prize, Dautricourt is an innovator in his field. The Detroit Free Press reported, his tone [is] small-scaled but expressive, his technique [is] secure, [and] tempos [are] brisk. The violinist has studied with Philip Hirschhorn, Miriam... read full bio
