Edmund Milly, bass-baritone, is sought after for his “perfect diction” (Los Angeles Times), distinctive “delicacy and personal warmth” (Boston Classical Review), and “rich and resonant” (KC Metropolis) sound. Equally at home as a soloist or in ensembles of the highest caliber, he has recently performed with the Choir of Trinity Wall Street, the U.S.
In the world-premiere of Josephine with UrbanArias, “... the afternoon belonged to Melissa Wimbish, who was creating the role of Josephine Baker ... Beautifully prepared, vocally stunning, and theatrically riveting, Wimbish effortlessly held the audience in her hand throughout this one-woman show.” (Washington Post) In 2016, she made her Carnegie Hall solo recital debut
Noted for his “silken tenor”(Opera News), Eric Finbarr Carey is the most recent winner of the Meyerson Zwanger award and 2nd prize in the New York Oratorio Society competition at Carnegie Hall. This season he presents a varied repertoire of the renaissance to music being written today. This season in concert Carey will be
Acclaimed by the Washington Post for his “sterling performances,” baritone Brian Ming Chu has established himself onstage as a dynamic interpreter of music from the Baroque to the Great American Songbook. Hailed for his “rich, authoritative tone" (Kansas City Metropolis), and “range, agility, and expressive storytelling ability” (Monterey Herald), he has been a regular
KCatherine Needleman, Oboe is a multi-faceted musician and native of Baltimore. She performs as an oboe recitalist and in orchestras throughout the U.S. Since 2003, she has been the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s principal oboist. She won first prize in the International Double Reed Society’s Gillet-Fox Oboe Competition the in 2003, as well as their Inaugural
Gloria Park, mezzo-soprano, has become known not only for her versatility as a singer, but also for her strong stage presence and vivid portrayal of characters in opera, oratorio and on the concert stage. The New York Times quoted her as "a scene stealer" for her performance as Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro.
Sonya Knussen's dedication to music education, her talents as a vocalist, and her passion for music, make her a vital force in the world of music. As a soloist and performer in small ensembles, she has a diverse repertoire that includes early music and contemporary compositions. She has had engagements in the US, UK,
Carl DuPont is an artist, innovator, and educator dedicated to Transformational Inclusion and Care of the Professional Voice. His “rich, nuanced baritone” (Columbus Underground) has held center stage in performances at The Glimmerglass Festival, Opera Carolina, Opera Columbus, First Coast Opera, Toledo Opera, Opera Saratoga, Sarasota Opera, Cedar Rapids Opera, El Palacio de Bellas
Pianist Kathryn Locke has been the accompanist for Bach in Baltimore since 2019. In 2017, she became the Music Director of the Harford Choral Society, having served as their accompanist since 2005. She is currently a faculty member at Loyola University Maryland and Harford Community College and has served on the faculties of the
Terry B. Ewell, bassoon, has been a musician with Bach in Baltimore for over twenty years. For seven years he served as Principal Bassoon of the Hong Kong Philharmonic and later he was Principal Bassoon of the Wheeling Symphony and Acting Principal Bassoon of the West Virginia Symphony. He has performed with the Pittsburgh
