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Travel Gallery: Italy 2023
Take a gander at a few photos from this summer’s Italy travels.
Masterclass with Carol Vaness
Listen and read my review of my recent masterclass with the legendary soprano, Carol Vaness.
Review: Otter Creek Music Festival - Nightingale Vocal Ensemble
Read my review of the Nightingale Vocal Ensemble’s first tour and performance on the last day of the 2023 Otter Creek Music Festival in Salisbury, Vermont.
Vermont Voice Lessons
Voice lessons in Vermont
Local opera singer and performer Bre Valdez is now offering in-person (Rutland, VT) and virtual voice lessons for all ages!
Review: Otter Creek Music Festival - The Cantata Singers
Read my review of the Cantata Singer’s performance in Salisbury, the second concert of the 2023 Otter Creek Music Festival.
Becoming Musetta - Part Two
Today we are going to reflect on Musetta’s own words about freedom, specifically her own freedom to love who she chooses, when she chooses. Despite being in love with Marcello, she maintains that this “free love” lifestyle is something she will never give up. We will also take a brief look at the ways of the French courtesan.
Review: Opera al Mare 2023
Here is my review of the YAP “Opera al Mare” that took place in Cesenatico, Italy this year.
Review: Middlebury Opera’s “Fidelio” - The YAP Performance
Read my review of the Opera Company of Middlebury’s cover performance of their 2023 production of Fidelio - as well as take a glimpse of their young artist program.
Becoming Musetta - Part One
Musetta enters the second act with a fury.
Read the first part of my character analysis and discover the influences behind my performance!
Debuting Musetta, from Vermont to Italy.
I am very excited to announce that I will be making my international debut in just a few short weeks!
I have been cast as Musetta in Puccini’s masterwork, La Bohème. I’ll have the opportunity to wander the streets Tuscany while singing some of the most beautiful music to have ever been written.