Jennifer Hines (mezzo-soprano) has a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degree from the Juilliard School. She was a member of the Seattle Opera’s Young artist Program and a Tanglewood Music Center participant. She has sung with the Palm Beach Opera, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Sarasota Orchestra, among others. She has performed with
Abby Sherman is a cross-genre mezzo soprano and teaching artist. Most recently, she performed as Sesto in the Peabody Institute’s La clemenza di Tito. Other credits include: L’Enfant, L’enfant et les sortilèges; Robert Schumann, The Classical Style, an opera of sorts; Nada, Svadba; and as an ensemble member for Music On Site Inc.’s touring production of
Sophia Carmella Sorrentino is a versatile soprano whose artistry has made her a dynamic performer in opera, chamber music, and vocal works. With an expressive range, she brings both emotional depth and vocal athleticism to every performance. Sorrentino recently completed her Master of Music in Vocal Performance at the Peabody Institute, where she was honored
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
Countertenor and Choral Scholar Lucas Arzayus has a deep love of music and performance. As a soloist, Lucas has featured in works such as Mozart's Missa Brevis, Hasse's Miserere in C Minor, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and Mass, and Bach's Mass in B Minor. On the operatic stage, his roles include performances in Amahl and the
Leighton Cheuk, (tenor) is beyond excited to begin his professional singing career in Baltimore. From singing with the choir at Cathedral of the incarnation (episcopal) to being featured as an emerging artist with Bach in Baltimore, he brings a choral background from Saint thomas Choir School and Saint James School to his performances and musicianship.
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
Ethan Ellis (tenor) graduated from Cornell College with a major in both music and political science, and received his MM in Classical voice at Manhattan School of Music studying with neil rosenshein and Christòferen nomura. he has performed with regina Opera in Brooklyn, Snug harbor, the Chicago Summer Opera, Berlin Opera Studio, and the international
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,
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
