Mexican mezzo-soprano Claudia Chapa received her training from the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas-Austin, where she performed Beatriz La Hua de Rappaccini in the world premiere of the late Daniel Catán’s revised version. Her other roles included La...
Soprano Meghan Kasanders has been hailed by Opera News as “a wonderfully promising, rich dramatic soprano.” She begins the 22/23 season with a debut at Virginia Opera in Die Walküre (Sieglinde). Last season she returned to Staatsoper Hannover for Hänsel und Gretel...
Richard Trey Smagur, of Clarkesville, Georgia, who has been noted for his “attractive lyric tenor” and “vivid presence” (Opera Today), was named a winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2017. Mr. Smagur’s 2022-23 season...
Hailed as “fearless” (Opera News) and “masterful” (Tulsa World) with a “commanding presence” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), Alexandra Loutsion continues to be recognized for her passionate performances and vocal versatility as a rising star on the...
Renowned not only for his luxurious voice, confidence, and style, but also for his versatility and ability to bring a character to life on stage, bass-baritone Kyle Albertson is taking the business by storm. In his début as Wotan in Wagner’s epic masterpiece Die...
