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Samuel Barber

Samuel Barber

Samuel Barber's music, masterfully crafted and built on romantic structures and sensibilities, is at once lyrical, rhythmically complex, and harmonically…
Sissie Cohen
September 16, 2026
Julia Bullock

Julia Bullock

Grammy-winning American classical singer Julia Bullock “communicates intense, authentic feeling, as if she were singing right from her soul” (Opera…
Sissie Cohen
September 14, 2026
Royce Vavrek

Royce Vavrek

Royce Vavrek is a Canada-born, Brooklyn-based librettist and lyricist who has been called “the indie Hofmannsthal” (The New Yorker) a “Metastasio…
Sissie Cohen
September 8, 2026
Eve Summer

Eve Summer

Stage Director Described as “a star of stage directing” with “a gift for translating classic symbolism into familiar detail” and…
Sissie Cohen
March 9, 2026
Matthew Burns

Matthew Burns

Bass-Baritone Matthew Burns brings more than 25 years of experience to the operatic stage, performing with leading companies across the…
Sissie Cohen
January 8, 2026
Gabriel Preisser

Gabriel Preisser

Baritone Grammy Award winning baritone Gabriel Preisser has been praised by Opera News and The New York Times for his “handsome voice, charismatic energy,…
Sissie Cohen
November 20, 2025
Sarah Coburn

Sarah Coburn

Soprano A native of Oklahoma, soprano Sarah Coburn has performed on many of the world’s great stages, including The Metropolitan…
Sissie Cohen
November 19, 2025
David Small

David Small

Baritone David Small continues to enjoy a vibrant career in opera and concert, having performed over 70 different opera roles…
Sissie Cohen
February 11, 2025
Devon Russo

Devon Russo

Celebrated for his “brilliant” and “booming” bass-baritone, Devon Russo performs frequently as a soloist and ensemble member in Opera, Contemporary…
Sissie Cohen
January 21, 2025
Omar Najmi

Omar Najmi

Grammy-nominated tenor Omar Najmi enjoys a dual career as a performer and composer. In the 2024-2025 season Omar debuted with…
Sissie Cohen
January 21, 2025
Leroy Davis

Leroy Davis

Acclaimed baritone Leroy Davis is a versatile and sought-after artist, known for his rich voice and captivating stage presence. In…
Sissie Cohen
January 21, 2025
Melody Moore

Melody Moore

Soprano Melody Moore is enjoying a thriving career on the world’s leading stages, prompting Opera News to label her “a revelation” and…
Sissie Cohen
January 21, 2025
Guo Zhaoshun

Guo Zhaoshun

DARUAN Guo Zhaoshun (果兆顺), performer on pipa, zhongruan, and daruan, graduated with a concentration in pipa performance from the Tianjin Conservatory…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Ilana Zaks

Ilana Zaks

VIOLIN Jewish-American violinist Ilana Zaks has been described as “fearless, refreshing and commanding...she has all the requisites of technique, confidence…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Zhou Yi

Zhou Yi

PIPA Zhou Yi (周懿), hailed by the Washington Post for her "breathtaking" meticulous technique and expressiveness, is a Shanghai-born pipa and qin…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Xu Ke

Xu Ke

ERHU Hong Kong's HiFi Magazine praised him as the "Paganini in the world of Erhu," and the Richmond Times Dispatch…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Min Xiao-Fen

Min Xiao-Fen

Min Xiao-Fen (闵小芬) is a highly acclaimed artist known for her exceptional talent as a soloist, vocalist, and composer. She has…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
DUO X88

DUO X88

PIANO DUO Duo X88 is a transatlantic piano duo made up of pianists Vicky Chow and Saskia Lankhoorn. Canadian pianist Vicky…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Shari Wilson

Shari Wilson

SOPRANO Shari Wilson is among the new generation of singers specializing in early and modern music, demonstrating great versatility and…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Wei Wu

Wei Wu

SHENG Wei Wu, sheng virtuoso, was born in China and studied the sheng (Chinese mouth organ) at the Shanghai Music…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Mira Wang

Mira Wang

VIOLIN A native of China, the violinist Mira Wang studied with Roman Totenberg at Boston University, from which she graduated…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Beibei Wang

Beibei Wang

Beibei Wang is a virtuoso percussionist who has been rising meteorically in the classical music world. She is an international…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Alyssa Wang

Alyssa Wang

VIOLIN Alyssa Wang is a passionate and versatile violinist, conductor, and composer. A recipient of the 2023 Solti Foundation Career Assistance…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Synergy Vocals

Synergy Vocals

Micaela Haslam, soprano Heather Cairncross, alto Robert Kearley, tenor Michael Dore, baritone Closely associated with many leading contemporary composers, Synergy…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Kate Vincent

Kate Vincent

VIOLA Violist Kate Vincent is originally from Perth, Western Australia. Her solo playing was recently described as having “vivid color…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Edwin Vega

Edwin Vega

TENOR Hailed as a “remarkable young tenor”, Edwin Vega made his professional debut with English National Opera as Molqi in…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Dawn Upshaw

Dawn Upshaw

SOPRANO Joining a rare natural warmth with a fierce commitment to the transforming communicative power of music,  Dawn Upshaw has achieved…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Susan Ung

Susan Ung

VIOLA While majoring in viola performance as an undergraduate at Northern Illinois University and studying with members of the Vermeer…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Nick Tolle

Nick Tolle

PERCUSSION Nicholas Tolle has been described by the New York Times as "virtuosic" and by the Albany Times-Union as "amazingly…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Davóne Tines

Davóne Tines

BASS-BARITONE Davóne Tines, deemed a “… charismatic, full-voiced bass-baritone …” by the New York Times, is building an international career…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
He Tao

He Tao

He Tao (何濤), a native of Shanghai, studied erhu with her father since childhood. Tao graduated in 1992 from the Central…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Peter Tantsits

Peter Tantsits

TENOR Tenor Peter Tantsits’ portrayal of Max Aue (Parra’s “Les Bienveillantes”) earned him exceptional critical acclaim, including nomination for Opernwelt’s…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Wei Sun

Wei Sun

GUZHENG Wei Sun (孙薇) is a young guzheng artist from China and principal guzheng player with the Chinese Music Ensemble of…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Angel Subero

Angel Subero

BASS TROMBONE Venezuelan Trombonist Angel Subero, started his musical studies at the age of 13. He attended the Conservatorio Itinerante…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
John Stulz

John Stulz

VIOLA Whether leading the viola section of a German Youth Orchestra through a concert of Brahms in Istanbul, Turkey or…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Ryan Stoll

Ryan Stoll

BASS-BARITONE Ryan Stoll, bass-baritone, has appeared with Odyssey Opera as Laurent in Tchaikovsky’s Maid of Orleans, in Honneger’s Jeanne d’Arc au bûcher,…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Gene Stenger

Gene Stenger

TENOR Hailed as an “impressive tenor” (The New York Times) who sings with “sweet vibrancy” (The Cleveland Plain Dealer) and creates “the…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Sol y Canto

Sol y Canto

Sol y Canto is the nationally-touring and Boston Music Award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and bongo player…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Fenwick Smith

Fenwick Smith

FLUTE Fenwick Smith's Boston-based performing career began in the mid-1970s when he joined the contemporary-music ensemble Boston Musica Viva, the…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Tim Smith

Tim Smith

BASS CLARINET Tim Smith performs widely as a recitalist and in ensembles in the United States and Europe. He has…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Deborah Selig

Deborah Selig

SOPRANO Soprano Deborah Selig’s voice has been described by the press as “radiant,” “beautifully rich,” “capable of any emotional nuance,”…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Margot Rood

Margot Rood

soprano Soprano Margot Rood brings her luminous tone and superb musicality to repertoire ranging from baroque opera to American musical…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Krista River

Krista River

mezzo-soprano Mezzo-soprano Krista River has appeared as a soloist with the Boston Symphony, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the North…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Real Quiet

Real Quiet

Real Quiet is a three-man band dedicated to an exclusive repertoire of hard-edge acoustic and electric music created by today's…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Tim Ray

Tim Ray

piano Tim Ray, perhaps best known as Lyle Lovett's pianist for over 15 years, has been an active and in-demand…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
PRISM Quartet

PRISM Quartet

saxophone quartet The PRISM Quartet, one of America’s foremost chamber ensembles, has been distinguished by intriguing programs of great beauty…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Drew Poling

Drew Poling

baritone Drew Poling is a performer of astonishing versatility and appears with equal ease on opera, concert, and recital stages…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Jing Peng

Jing Peng

viola Violist Jing Peng is a native of Wuhu, Anhui province, China. She won first prize in the Central Conservatory Chamber…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Lisa Pegher

Lisa Pegher

percussionist/composer Lisa Pegher is a multiple percussion solo artist, drummer, and composer who is known for pioneering percussion as a…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Luke Scott

Luke Scott

BARITONE Luke Scott, described by The New York Times as "the robust-voiced baritone," has performed leading roles with orchestras and opera companies…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Thomas Paul

Thomas Paul

bass Thomas Paul, a celebrated basso, has been widely acknowledged as one of the most vocally resplendent and musically versatile…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
JD Parran

JD Parran

clarinet JD Parran is a multi-instrumentalist and composer, who has mastered a wide variety of woodwind instruments (from the familar…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
George Schuller

George Schuller

DRUMS George Schuller, drummer, composer, arranger, and producer, has released several albums as a leader including Listen Both Ways (Playscape), Life’s Little Dramas (Fresh…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Jarrett Ott

Jarrett Ott

baritone American baritone Jarrett Ott, whom Opera News names one of its twenty-five “Rising Stars” and called “a man who is…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Katrina Galka

Katrina Galka

SOPRANO Katrina Galka, lyric coloratura soprano, has performed with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, appearing as Papagena in Isaac Mizrahi’s The…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Carolina Eyck

Carolina Eyck

theremin Carolina Eyck is a German-Sorbian musician and composer, largely recognized as the world's leading theremin virtuoso. She was awarded…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Rane Moore

Rane Moore

clarinet Hailed by the Boston Phoenix as "phenomenal," clarinetist Rane Moore performs regularly at home and abroad. An enthusiastic interpreter…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Yimin Miao

Yimin Miao

dizi Yimin Miao (缪宜民), Chinese woodwind virtuoso and educator, was born in Shanghai, China. When Miao was nine years old,…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
John Dooley

John Dooley

baritone As an outstanding crossover singer whose musical theater talents equal his flair for opera, John Dooley’s singing was recently…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Craig McNutt

Craig McNutt

percussion Known for his distinctive style and thoughtful musicianship, timpanist and percussionist Craig McNutt has become a vital performer in…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Nina Ferrigno

Nina Ferrigno

PIANO Nina Ferrigno, described by the St. Louis-Dispatch as "a magnificent pianist," has appeared in major concert venues throughout North America. She…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Ethan DePuy

Ethan DePuy

tenor Praised for his “masterful acting” and “fine singing,” Ethan DePuy made his Chautauqua Opera debut as Dr. Caius in…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
James Demler

James Demler

Bass-baritone James Demler is known for his versatile range of repertory, spanning the operatic, oratorio, concert, and popular music genres.…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Wu Man

Wu Man

pipa Renowned internationally as a virtuosic pipa performer, Wu Man has also carved out a career creating and collaborating on…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Pamela Dellal

Pamela Dellal

mezzo-soprano Mezzo-soprano Pamela Dellal is an acclaimed soloist and recitalist whose singing has been praised for her "exquisite vocal color,"…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
César Delgado

César Delgado

tenor César Delgado, Mexican-born tenor, has been praised for his “generous, lustrous tenor” and “committed, energetic acting” by Opera News.…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Lizhou Liu

Lizhou Liu

viola Lizhou Liu, viola, earned his B.A. from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China, where he studied viola…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Nathan Davis

Nathan Davis

percussion Inspired by natural processes and acoustic phenomena, composer and percussionist Nathan Davis makes music that elucidates essential characters of…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Tynan Davis

Tynan Davis

mezzo-soprano Tynan Davis, mezzo-soprano, recently performed the role of Rita the Rat with Opera San Antonio. Other favorite gigs include…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Jing Li

Jing Li

cello Hailed as "an outstanding instrumentalist and musician" with "exceptional musicality, integrity, and polish," cellist Jing Li has performed around…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Robert Levin

Robert Levin

piano Robert Levin, piano, has been heard throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia. His solo engagements include the…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Andrea Lam

Andrea Lam

piano Lauded for her “melting lyricism, filigree touch and spirited eloquence” (The Australian) and pronounced a “real talent” (The Wall…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Rebecca Krouner

Rebecca Krouner

mezzo-soprano Mezzo-soprano Rebecca Krouner is a versatile performer praised for her sumptuous voice and commitment to character. The Boston Globe praised her…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
David Kravitz

David Kravitz

baritone Baritone David Kravitz has been hailed for his "large, multi-layered," and "exceedingly expressive" voice, his "deeply considered acting," and…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
David Cushing

David Cushing

bass-baritone David Cushing is earning sensational acclaim in his young career. His versatile bass-baritone range is effortlessly demonstrated in a…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Joanne Kong

Joanne Kong

piano, harpsichord Pianist and harpsichordist Joanne Kong captures the attention of audiences in compelling performances that celebrate the vibrancy and…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Cheng Jin Koh

Cheng Jin Koh

yangqin Cheng Jin Koh (高程锦), New York-based composer and yangqin performer, strives to transcend boundaries through the reinvention of musical…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Jennifer Koh

Jennifer Koh

violin Recognized for intense, commanding performances, delivered with dazzling virtuosity and technical assurance, violinist Jennifer Koh is a forward-thinking artist…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Keith Klein

Keith Klein

Bass-Bariton Keith Klein is a 27-year-old operatic bass-baritone native to Kansas City, Missouri. A graduate of the Eastman School of…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Shiela Kibbe

Shiela Kibbe

piano Shiela Kibbe is currently Assistant Professor and chairman of the Collaborative Piano Department at Boston University's School of Music.…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Kenneth Coon

Kenneth Coon

baritone saxophone Kenneth Coon, baritone saxophone, has concertized and recorded regularly throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. In 1993, Coon…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024
Kendra Colton

Kendra Colton

soprano American soprano Kendra Colton has been soloist with leading orchestras including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San…
Justin DiMucci
February 25, 2024

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