Soprano Elissa Edwards, hailed for her “pliant, seductive, free-ranging voice” (Gramophone) and “glistening tone” (Early Music America), is a distinguished interpreter of 17th- and 18th-century vocal chamber music. A specialist in sacred repertoire, she has been featured as a soloist in numerous oratorio and cantata performances in both the US and UK. Performance highlights
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
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
Tess Ottinger, soprano, is a versatile performer based in the Northern Virginia area and is passionate about performing all aspects of the classical art form. Most recently, Ms. Ottinger has performed with the Young Victorian Theatre Company, making her debut as Mabel in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. During the COVID-19 pandemic,
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
Amanda Simms, soprano, known for her “impressive coloratura” (Joseph Li), currently attends the Peabody Institute for her Graduate Performance Diploma where she was awarded the Artistic Excellence Scholarship. Amanda boasts a wide repertoire from Baroque to the 21st Century. Most recently, Amanda was a finalist in the 2022 Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition and a
Kelli Young has enjoyed the opportunities afforded her as a featured soloist here in the United States and in Europe. Some of Ms. Young’s performing credits include guest soloist with the Columbia Orchestra, the premier of the dance work “String Theory” at the Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland which featured aerial art, spoken word
