Resident Artists
Corinne Schaefer, soprano
AVA first year resident artist
Hometown: Belford, NJ
Education: B.M. in Vocal Performance, Indiana University, Jacob School of Music
Competitions: Encouragement Award, Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition, 2009; Second place, Opera at Florham Violetta DuPont Vocal Competition, 2008; Third place, FAVA Grand Concours de Chant, 2008; Second place, National Opera Association Vocal Competition, 2008; Mary Dibbern Mélodie Prize in Honor of Paul Vellucci, Lotte Lehmann Cyber Sing, 2004
Roles at AVA: Nannetta, Falstaff.
Roles: Beth, Little Women, Intermezzo Music Festival; Adele, Die Fledermaus, Queen of the Night, Die Zauberflöte, both with Amadeus Opernensemble Salzburg; Gretel, Hansel and Gretel, Pacific Opera.
Upcoming: Queen of the Night, The Magic Flute, Opera Naples; Norina (cover), Don Pasqale, Opera New Jersey.
Website: www.corinne-schaefer.com
