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The American soprano, Isabel (Izzy) Barbato, recently graduated summa cum laude from Stetson University (2019-2024), where she studied a diverse repertoire of music, including classical opera, Baroque concert repertoire, musical theater, and new music composed by her peers. She is is pursuing a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music (since 2024; Class of 2026) and and is a soprano in the Yale Voxtet ensemble.
Isabel Barbato recently held lead roles in Janaček’s The Cunning Little Vixen (June 2023) and Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, and worked as an apprentice artist with Opera Orlando. She has won numerous awards for her academic and musical success, including the prestigious Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award. She also holds a passion for leadership and education in the arts. She is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, and she has been teaching voice since she was in high school and co-directed numerous junior musicals. She spends her summers as an activity director at the Oregon Bach Festival, where she finds new musical inspiration each year. She currently lives in New Haven, Connecticut. |
