Amanda McAllister soprano
Biography
Originally a resident of the Midwest, Soprano Amanda McAllister ventured out to the West coast to make her mark on the opera world. In June of 2010, Amanda made her professional Soprano debut in the Role of Ada in the North American staged premiere of Richard Wagner’s Die feen with Lyric Opera of Los Angeles. This debut was quickly followed by performances as Pamina in Mozart’s Die zauberflote with Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera , where her performance was reviewed as “A strong and lyrical soprano, McAllister navigated the emotional lows and highs of her fraught journey that resonated with the audience.” Amanda performed next as Lauretta in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi with The Celestial Opera Company, followed by Musetta in Puccini’s La boheme with Repertory Opera. Singing as a Mezzo-Soprano in 2006, Amanda was chosen from nationwide auditions as one of 30 singers to attend the OperaWorks training program. The month long program culminated in Amanda’s performance in the World Premiere of The Curse on the high C’s, a partially improvised Opera production. Amanda is a graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music. While attending the University, Amanda performed in various Opera productions including performances as the Mother in Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, a scenes program as Cherubino from Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, Javotte in Massenet’s Manon, and Suzy in Puccini’s La rondine. Also experienced in choral literature, Amanda’s credits include Stravinsky’s Les noces, Bernstein’s Kaddish, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, and reoccurring soloist roles in Handel’s Messiah. Amanda resides Los Angeles where she works with vocal coach Brian Farrell, and certified Alexander Technique teacher Pamela Blanc.