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
Zoe Zdrojewski soprano, holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Music in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where she studied with Bach aficionado, William Sharp. Zoe’s most recent performance credits include the role of Nella in Puccini’s
Marjorie Sheiman, alto, is from the Pacific Northwest and passionate about exploring all that classical music has to offer. She graduated in 2024 with a double degree: a Master of Music in Voice Performance from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management from the Johns Hopkins
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
Cantor Ben Ellerin became the cantor and music director at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation in 2018. He holds a Master of Sacred Music and ordination from Hebrew Union College in New York and completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. In addition to
Jason Gonzalez, tenor, is from Santa Barbara, CA and recently received a Master of Music in Voice Performancefrom the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. He now resides in Baltimore and sings with the Washington Concert Opera and Wolf Trap Opera choruses. While pursuing his master’s degree, Mr. Gonzalez studied with baritone Randall Scarlata,
Ben Hawker, obtained his Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Towson University (2009-2016). He has worked as Conducting Intern with Maryland State Boychoir (August 2010-August 2013; in the office as the primary camp planner; also sang with the organization, as well as a conductor for leading sectionals, rehearsals, and some concerts); .
Tenor Dr. Min Jin has a versatile and wide-ranging career as a leading operatic tenor, recitalist, conductor, and voice professor. Praised for his easy lyricism, emotional intensity, and extraordinary top notes, Dr. Jin has delighted audiences throughout the world. He has appeared at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center as a recitalist, opera performer, and oratorio soloist with choral societies. His past opera performances include leading roles
Joseph Regan is thrilled to be returning to the Bach in Baltimore Concert Series this season. Mr. Regan is a highly sought after performer whose singing has taken him all over the Eastern Seaboard and parts of Europe. Recent highlights from the opera stage include a turn as Azaël from Debussy’s L’Enfant Prodigue for
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
