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“[A] beautiful dramatic voice and interpretation of Buttonback [that] brought out new dimensions to it.”
Mary Ann Griebling, composer of The Lament of the Very Proud Button-Back Chair
Internationally known Lyric Mezzo-Soprano Rachel Velarde began her music career in Bloomington, Indiana. After receiving her B.A. in Music from Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, Rachel earned two Master of Music degrees at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. Luminaries she has worked with include Vernon Hartman, James Caraher, Lorenzo Malfatti, Shirlee Emmons, Mary Sue Hyatt, John Sikora, David Jones, Kamal Khan, Hugh Keelan, David Britton, and Carol Smith.
Recently returned from a performance tour of Italy (performing Frugola in Il Tabarro, Zita in Gianni Schicchi and La Zia Principessa in Suor Angelica, as well as opera scenes & oratorio solos) Rachel continues to perform regularly with the Arizona Opera
“Beautiful singing – clear and flexible. Very musical and [she] goes to the edge!”
Anne Elgar Kopta – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
