American Soprano to Perform on Campus

American soprano Mary Wilson will perform with the University Orchestra and combined choirs in concert April 26 in Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

Wilson has been hailed as one of today’s most exciting artists, receiving critical acclaim for a voice that is lyrical and triumphant, a dazzling array of legato melodies and ornate coloratura. Opera News proclaimed her first solo recording, Mary Wilson Sings Handel, stating Wilson’s luminous voice contains so much charisma they dubbed her recording one of their best of the year.

A known Baroque music specialist, Wilson is equally at home in opera and the concert stage. She has appeared with premier orchestras across the United States, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, among many others.

The concert at 7:30 p.m. will feature Poulenc’s “The Gloria.” Paul Grobey, conductor of the orchestra, will lead the combined forces in this concert, which also features the relatively unknown “Symphony No. 1” of Bulgarian composer, Vesselin Stoyanov.

Wilson’s residency included working with students from the Truman vocal studios in a voice masterclass, as well as speaking to students about being a professional singer and teacher. This residency is supported by a generous Visiting Artist Grant provided by the Music Department.