Soprano Keesun Kwon has appeared as a soloist for the Millennium Stage Concert and the Hines-Lee Opera Ensemble at the Kennedy Center. She made her New York debut at Carnegie Hall. Ms. Kwon received her Doctoral Degree in Musical Arts from the Catholic University of America, her Bachelor of Music degree from the Peabody Institute
Kerry Holahan, soprano, is a solo and ensemble singer acclaimed for her versatility and interpretation of Historically Informed music, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. She has appeared as soloist with American Bach Soloists in San Francisco, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and recently debuted with Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Seraphic Fire at the Aspen
Kristen Dubenion-Smith, mezzo-soprano, enjoys an active performing career in oratorio and sacred vocal chamber music, specializing in music of the medieval, renaissance and baroque eras. Highlights from recent seasons include Handel’s Israel in Egypt and Vivaldi’s Gloria with the Washington National Cathedral Baroque Orchestra, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and St. Matthew Passion with the Washington
Phillip Collister, bass-baritone, has performed frequently as soloist with Bach in Baltimore as well as solo engagements with the Handel Choir of Baltimore, Washington Chamber Orchestra, the Washington Bach Consort, Maryland Handel Festival, the Bach Sinfonia, and internationally at the Handel Festival in Halle, Germany. He has performed at Carnegie Hall with his professional
Franco-American soprano, Sarah Hayashi, started her operatic studies at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore before continuing at the Royal College of Music in London and the Wales International Academy of Voice in Cardiff. During her studies, she sung the roles of the Fire, the Princess, and the Nightingale L’Enfants et les Sortilèges, Miranda in
Monica Reinagel, Alto Monica Reinagel has performed as a soloist with orchestras, opera companies, and choral organizations throughout the United States and Germany, praised by critics for her “voluptuous voice,” “brilliant coloratura,” and “dramatic mastery.” But in the words of the Baltimore Sun, “it is her connection with the audience that remains
Mezzo soprano Jennifer Mayer is an emerging artist based in San Diego, California and is known for her rich vocal timbre and unique theatrical flair. Recent roles include Ragonde in Rossini’s Le Comte Ory, Marcellina in Le Nozze di Figaro,Dorothée in Cendrillon, and both Mago and Eustazio in Rinaldo. She also enjoyed exploring many
Bass-Baritone David Dimmock is a graduate of Oberlin College. He has performed extensively the works of J. S. Bach, including the St. John and St. Matthew Passions, Magnificat, Easter Oratorio, Christmas Oratorio and over 30 of Bach’s cantatas. Local solo concert appearances have included the Handel Choir of Baltimore, the Harford Choral Society, and
Emanuel C. Perlman, lyric tenor Emanuel C Perlman, lyric tenor, composer, lecturer, recording artist and therapist has devotedly served for 21 years as the Senior Cantor Chizuk Amuno Congregation in Baltimore, Maryland. He has concertized and lectured throughout the world. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Music and Voice from Rhode Island
Flutist Kimberly Valerio’s sound has been described as having “sparkle and verve” by the Baltimore Sun, “gorgeous sound”, “sweet purity” by the Capital Gazette, and “graceful elegance” by the Severna Park Voice. She hold a bachelors in flute performance from the Peabody Institute where she studied with Mark Sparks. Her principal teachers have included
