Willsonia Boyer
VICE PRESIDENT
Willsonia Boyer, soprano, performs both as an opera singer and concert artist. Presented by the Hans and Rosy Epstein Memorial Committee, Ms. Boyer made her New York recital debut at Merkin Concert Hall to critical acclaim.
Ms. Boyer has sung in performances venues throughout the United States, South America, and Europe including New York City Opera, Bregenzer Festspiele (Austria), Virginia Opera, The Bronx Opera and New Jersey Concert Opera.
Ms. Boyer has sung in performances venues throughout the United States, South America, and Europe including New York City Opera, Bregenzer Festspiele (Austria), Virginia Opera, The Bronx Opera and New Jersey Concert Opera.
Operatic highlights include singing title roles of Aida and Tosca, including principal roles in Gershwin's Porgy and Bess (Serena), Schubert’s The Conspirators (Helen) Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro (The Countess), Mozart's La Finta Giardiniera (Sandrina), and Wagner's Die Walküre (Helmwige). Additionally, she has performed in the contemporary operas of Margaret Garner and Ellen Craft, both based on the lives of two prominent women in African American history.
Concert engagements include the inaugural concert of the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, Virginia, the Petersburg (VA) Symphony Orchestra, Ars Musica Chorale of New Jersey and the Hodie Ensemble of New York.
An active recitalist, Ms. Boyer has made appearances along the East coast the United States. Recitals include a series of all-Mozart recitals given under the auspices of the Friends of Mozart Society and recitals at Merkin Concert Hall honoring Dorothy Maynor and featuring women composers.
Ms. Boyer, a native Virginian, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Hollins University, a Master’s degree from Virginia State University, where she studied with Dr. Richard Edwards. She also studied in France at the Conservatoire de Neuilly, specializing in contemporary music under the tutelage of Francois Bernard Mâche, a pupil of Olivier Messiaen and voice with Ginette Guillamat.
Ms. Boyer is currently regular soloist for Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist in New York City and currently studies with retired Metropolitan Opera baritone, John Fiorito. She is also a member of David I. Martin Music Guild of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM).
An active recitalist, Ms. Boyer has made appearances along the East coast the United States. Recitals include a series of all-Mozart recitals given under the auspices of the Friends of Mozart Society and recitals at Merkin Concert Hall honoring Dorothy Maynor and featuring women composers.
Ms. Boyer, a native Virginian, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Hollins University, a Master’s degree from Virginia State University, where she studied with Dr. Richard Edwards. She also studied in France at the Conservatoire de Neuilly, specializing in contemporary music under the tutelage of Francois Bernard Mâche, a pupil of Olivier Messiaen and voice with Ginette Guillamat.
Ms. Boyer is currently regular soloist for Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist in New York City and currently studies with retired Metropolitan Opera baritone, John Fiorito. She is also a member of David I. Martin Music Guild of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM).
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