A graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music in Opera, Alize Rozsnyai is a professional singer and actor who performs internationally, and has premiered countless works. She is co-founder of Alter Ego Chamber Opera and former lead vocalist of the band, The Fancy Balloons.
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Praised for his “dark, rolling baritone“(Münchener Merkur) and “soft and compact timber“(Corriere del Ticino), Italian baritone Nicola Ziccardi is a sought-after performer throughout Europe. Under the baton of Maestro Gustav Kuhn, Ziccardi had become a regular member of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl. In February 2018 He made his debut in Teatro La Fenice of Venice in Die Lustige Witwe directed by Damiano Michieletto and conducted by Montanari...
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Lola is a dedicated music educator, vocalist, pianist, and award-winning composer. Their student-centered approach helps singers, pianists, and aspiring composer/singer songwriters of all ages and skill levels. As a composer/bandleader and singer, Lola has performed in venues from SFJazz to the Hollywell Music Room at Oxford to Carnegie Hall and continues to premier new music through residencies and commissions nationally.
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American soprano Virginia Mims returns to Sarasota Opera for 2025–26, reprising Musetta (La Bohème) and debuting as Despina (Così fan tutte). Summer 2025 brought her Aspen Music Festival debut as a Renée Fleming Artist with Matthew Polenzani. Recent highlights include Carnegie Hall debut in Taylor Scott Davis' Magnificat and Sarasota Orchestra's Verdi Gala. Credits span major roles including Violetta, Gilda, Cleopatra, and Susanna. An avid teacher, she emphasizes foundational technique across all genres, showcasing each singer's unique sound.
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Aviana Burkepile is a voice and piano teacher with years of experience guiding students of all levels. With a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Rice University and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, she brings expertise from her opera career, including roles in Agrippina, Così fan tutte, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her lessons are tailored to individual goals, blending fun and technique. Aviana is committed to creating a joyful, engaging learning experience for every student.
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