Ms. Pfaender performs the role of Waltraute in Wagner’s Die Walküre
Conductor: Sir Don Runnicles
Director: Stefan Herheim
Orchestra: Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Ms. Pfaender sings the role of Mao’s Second Secretary in John Adams’s Nixon in China
Conductor: Daniel Carter
Director: Franziska Kronfoth
Orchestra: Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Ms. Pfaender sings alongside soprano Lise Davidsen in selections from Otello with the Orchestra of the Teatro Real.
Conductor: José Miguel Pérez-Sierra
Orquesta Titular del Teatro Real
Ms. Pfaender covers the role of Maddalena in Verdi’s Rigoletto.
Musical conductor: Nicola Luisotti
Christoph Koncz __ 18, 26, 29 dec; 2 jan
Stage direction: Miguel del Arco
Set design: Sven Jonke
Costume design: Ana Garay
Lighting: Juan Gómez-Cornejo
Choreography: Luz Arcas
Chorus Master: José Luis Basso
Ms. Pfaender covers the role of Princess Zofia in Moniuszko’s Halka.
Orchestra conductor: Łukasz Borowicz
Chorus master: José Luis Basso
Ms. Pfaender covers the role of Medoro in Handel’s Orlando.
Musical conductors: Ivor Bolton
Francesc Prat: 10 nov
Stage direction: Claus Guth
Stage and costume design: Christian Schmidt
Lighting: Bernd Purkrabek
Dramaturgy: Ronny Dietrich
Video: Rocafilm
Ms. Pfaender covers the role of Neris in Cherubini’s Médée.
Conductor: Ivor Bolton
Stage and Set Design: Paco Azorín
Costume Design: Ana Garay
Lighting Design: Pedro Yagüe
Video Design: Pedro Chamizo
Stage Movement: Carlos Martos
Historical - Mythological advice: Pedro Sáenz Almeida
Chorus Master: José Luis Basso
Ms. Pfaender joins Kevin Murphy and others fellows from his current program for singers at the Ravinia Steans Music Institute to the Ravinia stage, singing arias from Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. George Stelluto, the man behind the 1812 Overture’s cannons for much of the last decade, steps out once again to lead the concert, also featuring the Shakespearean Tempest Fantasy.
Conductor: George Stelluto & The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Kevin Murphy, piano
Celeste Morales, soprano
Elissa Pfaender, mezzo-soprano
Yuntong Han, tenor
Erik Grendahl, baritone
Ms. Pfaender performs as a Vocal Fellow at the renowned Ravinia Steans Music Institute, under the direction of Kevin Murphy.
Ms. Pfaender performs the title role of Carmen in her debut with Opera North.
Conductor: Louis G. Burkot
Accompanied by the Opera North Orchestra
Ms. Pfaender returns to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis as a Richard Gaddes Festival Artist, singing the role of Mrs. McLean in Carlisle Floyd’s “Susannah.”
Conductor: Gemma New
Director: Patricia Racette
Accompanied by the St. Louis Orchestra
Recently named a winner of the Pittsburgh District, Ms.Pfaender competes against other district winners in the Great Lakes Region competition.
Ms. Pfaender competes as a Finalist in the Orpheus National Music Competition, sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Choral Society.
Ms. Pfaender joins New York City Opera as a soloist alongside other artists to perform an hour of iconic Christmas carols. This free performance takes place near Christmas Tree and can be heard by skaters on the Rink as well as visitors throughout the Deck.
Ms. Pfaender joins Tulsa Opera for their 75th Anniversary Season as a Filstrup Resident Artist, performing the role of Zulma and covering the title role of Isabella in their production of “L’Italiana in Algeri.”
Leslie Dunner, Conductor
Kimille Howard, Director
Ms. Pfaender sings the role of Alisa in NYCO’s production of Lucia di Lammermoor in Bryant Park.
Contstantine Oberlain, Conductor
Michael Capasso, Director
As a part of the Central Park Concert Series at Wollman Rink, Ms. Pfaender will sing selections from Carmen, Don Giovanni, Rigoletto, and more.
With:
Michael Capasso, Narrator
Kathryn Olander, Piano
Marsha Thompson, Soprano
WooYoung Yoon, Tenor
Gustavo Feulien, Bartitone
This electric event shines a spotlight on Opera Theatre’s Richard Gaddes Festival Artist and Gerdine Young Artist Programs. A cadre of rising opera stars will perform iconic melodies from opera’s greatest hits and cherished rarities. Center Stage is curated by Patricia Racette, Artistic Director of Young Artist Programs, and James Robinson, Artistic Director of Opera Theatre.
Ms. Pfaender debuts the role of Dr. Landau in the world premiere of Tobias Picker’s Awakenings.
Roberto Kalb, Conductor
James Robinson, Stage Director
Accompanied by members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Ms. Pfaender covers the role of Third Lady.
Rory Macdonald, Conductor
Omer Ben Seadia, Stage Director
Accompanied by members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Ms. Pfaender covers the title role of Carmen.
Daniela Candilari, Conductor
Rodula Gaitanou, Stage Director
Accompanied by members of the St. Louis Orchestra
Ms. Pfaender will cover the roles of Mama and Signora Olga in “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” by Ricky Ian Gordon with New York City Opera.
Conductor: James Lowe
Stage Director: Richard Stafford
Ms. Pfaender joins New York City Opera as a soloist alongside the LaGuardia High school chorus to perform an hour of iconic Christmas carols. This free performance takes place near the newly-lit Tree and can be heard by skaters on the Rink as well as visitors throughout the Deck.
Ms. Pfaender will work with internationally acclaimed baritone Sherrill Milnes and other faculty throughout the week, culminating in a final recital at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
Ms. Pfaender sings Opera Scenes and Arias alongside her fellow apprentice artists for the Bradenton Opera Guild.
Performing solos and duets with the Richmond County Orchestra
Alan Aurelia, Conductor
Performing solos and duets with the Richmond County Orchestra
Alan Aurelia, Conductor
Ms. Pfaender will be a Vocal Fellow at the Manchester Music Festival in Stratton Mountain, Vermont. She will receive coaching and mentoring in opera and art song from renowned pianist and coach Warren Jones, culminating in a concert at the end of the residency.
Guest vocal recital for the Princeton Friends of Opera
Ms. Pfaender will be performing arias and duets for the Sarasota Opera Guild’s annual awards luncheon.
She is a 2019 recipient of the “ Anne J. O’Donnell Outstanding Apprentice Award” from the Sarasota Opera Guild.
Ms. Pfaender sings in the chorus alongside her fellow apprentice artists at the Sarasota Opera House.
Ms. Pfaender covers the role of Erste Dame in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at the Sarasota Opera House
