Opera – Marlon Corvera

Pretty Yende, soprano

“A voice that can reach to the stars.” (The Washington Post) With her magnetic charm, acclaimed operatic and solo performances worldwide, and a critically lauded discography, South African soprano Pretty Yende has quickly become one of the brightest stars of the classical music world. She was conferred the Silver Order of Ikhamanga on 27 April 2013, and was invested a Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy in 2019.

Catherine Trottmann

Catherine Trottmann has been unanimously praised by critics for her recent portrayal of the title role in Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea at the Opéra de Rennes, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the Opéra de Rouen, and on tour in the Netherlands. In 2017 she was nominated in the category “Revelation Opera Artist” at the Victoires de la Musique and named an “HSBC Laureate” of the Aix-en-Provence Festival. That same year she also won First Prize at the Manhattan International Music Competition.

Giacomo Sagripanti, conductor

Awarded as Best Young Director at the Opera Awards 2016, he works regularly in theaters such as the Opéra National de Paris, London Royal Opera House, Madrid Teatro Real, Wiener Staatsoper, as well as at the festivals like Pesaro Rossini Opera Festival, Choregies d’Orange, Aix en Provence.

Nadine Sierra, soprano

Praised for her vocal beauty, seamless technique, and abundant musicality. She was named the Richard Tucker Award Winner in 2017 and was awarded the 2018 Beverly Sills Artist Award by the Metropolitan Opera. She has become a fixture at many of the top houses around the world.

Michael Fabiano, tenor

Born in Montclair (New Jersey), this tenor of Italian descent attended the University of Michigan and the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. He was the recipient of the 2014 Beverly Sills Artist Award and the 2014 Richard Tucker Award, Mr. Fabiano is the first singer to win both awards in the same year.

Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, soprano

Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, possessing “a voice as if cut from crystal” (Salzburger Nachrichten) is considered in equal measure to be one of today’s foremost interpreters of lied and concert repertoire, and one of the most sought-after operatic artists.

Daniela Candillari, conductor

Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, her international career spans major operatic and symphonic stages, where she is praised for performances that combine “confidence and apparently inexhaustible verve” (The New York Times) with “incisive leadership” (The Wall Street Journal).

Samantha Hankey, mezzo-soprano

Lauded for her “elegance and youthful tone” (Financial Times) and “a complete dramatic presence with a voice as lustrous as it is molten” (Opera Magazine), mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey announces her 2024-2025 season, featuring a full slate of operatic roles, concert performances and recitals.

Joshua Bell

With a career spanning almost four decades, GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell CBE is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. In 2025, he was awarded an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by King Charles III for services to Music.

Jordan Donica

Jordan originated the role of Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the 2018 Tony nominated Lincoln Center Theater production of My Fair Lady, and also starred as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the Los Angeles and San Francisco companies of Hamilton.

Jonas Kaufmann, tenor

Hailed as “the world’s greatest tenor” by The Telegraph, Jonas Kaufmann has performed over 70 roles in the world’s leading opera houses. The New York Times has described him as having “clarion top notes, the blend of virility and tenderness in his singing,” and praised his “refined musicianship.”

Andreas Ottensamer

Considered one of the leading instrumentalists of our time, he has captured audiences and critics alike with his distinct musicianship and versatility as conductor, clarinetist and artistic director.

Benjamin Bielman

Benjamin Beilman has earned international acclaim for his passionate performances and distinctive tone—The New York Times called it “muscular with a glint of violence,” while The Strad praised its “pure poetry.”

David Orlowsky

It only takes a few notes for the distinctiveness of his sound to become unmistakable. “With David Orlowsky, it seems as if the clarinet transforms into a human being,” raved the Hamburger Abendblatt, praising the singing quality of his expressive playing. Orlowsky has performed on many of the world’s most prestigious stages and recorded eight albums as an exclusive artist for Sony Classical and Warner Classics—four of which received the ECHO / OPUS Klassik Award.

Airam Hernandez, tenor

“The timbre of the young Pavarotti” (IL GIORNALE DELLA MUSICA), Airam Hernández has become one of the most valued tenors of his generation. The uniqueness of his timbre and his highly developed musicality has given him a place of honor in the opera world.

Sean Michael Plumb, baritone

Hailed for his “full, exciting lyric baritone” (Opera News) and “elegant lyricism and responsive musicality” (The New York Times), Sean Michael Plumb is one of the most dynamic and compelling baritones of his generation. Winner of a 2022 Career Grant from the Richard Tucker Music Foundation, Sean Michael Plumb was honored by President Obama as a United States Presidential Scholar in the Arts at a ceremony at The White House.

Bryan Hymel, tenor

Hailed by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung for his “range of expression and vocal power combined with the subtle art of characterisation,” Bryan Hymel continues to perform leading repertoire in the music capitals of the world. He was named an Artist in Residence and adjunct instructor at Westminster Choir College, the school of music of Rider University in 2022.

Brian Vu, tenor

Described by The New York Times for having an “ample and pleasing tone” and “gripping” by The Wall Street Journal, tenor Brian Vu is an exciting performer recognized for his vocal and dramatic abilities. With years performing on stages, in recording studios, and on set, these experiences give him a wide range of skills to draw upon for any kind of project and collaboration presented to him.

Calvin Royal III, ABT principal dancer

A self-taught pianist and intrigued by music and movement, Calvin’s passion for the arts flourished when his mother enrolled him in The Chocolate Nutcracker, his first exposure to dance. It was there that he discovered the rhythms of West Africa, jazz, and hip-hop dance, sparking his lifelong commitment to the art form.

Lauren Snouffer, soprano

Recognized for her unique artistic curiosity in world-class performances spanning the music of Claudio Monteverdi and Georg Frideric Handel through to Missy Mazzoli and Sir George Benjamin, American Lauren Snouffer is celebrated as one of the most versatile and respected sopranos on the international stage.

Adriana Chuchman, soprano

Ukrainian-Canadian soprano Andriana Chuchman has earned much acclaim for her performances in a wide range of repertoire including the heroines of Mozart and Handel, 20th Century masterpieces, and the premieres of new operas and orchestral works. Ms. Chuchman’s awards include the San Francisco Opera’s 2019 Emerging Star of the Year and Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ 2017 Mabel Dorn Reeder Award.