American mezzo-soprano Vera Savage has earned praise from critics for her “thrilling power” and “rich, mellifluous, mezzo voice.” Vera’s singing has been described as “a dream; supple and powerful with a deep velvet shimmer” and “heart-stoppingly gorgeous.”
Vera’s recent seasons included a “cold and gleaming” (Opera News) portrayal of handmaid New Ofglen in Boston Lyric Opera’s highly acclaimed production of The Handmaid’s Tale, Salieri’s Requiem with the Commonwealth Chorale, Leonard Bernstein’s Jeremiah Symphony and Arias and Barcarolles with the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra, and the Verdi Requiem with the Metropolitan Chorale in Boston’s Jordan Hall. Vera has performed with numerous opera companies, festivals, and orchestras across the United States, including Opera Saratoga, Florentine Opera, the Spoleto Festival USA, Opera on the James, and Seiji Ozawa Hall at the Tanglewood Institute.
Vera’s recent engagements include performances with White Snake Projects, Boston Lyric Opera, and American Lyric Theatre. Vera is featured on the albums Music to Hear and Who is Sylvia by the Shakespeare Projects. Upcoming engagements include performances with the Shakespeare Project, Boston Lyric Opera, and Commonwealth Chorale.
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