the Aspen Music Festival with Joseph Mechavich conducting, singing "splendidly," according to The Aspen Times. In previous seasons at the Aspen Music Festival, she made her Harris Concert Hall solo debut singing Faure's La bonne chanson with piano quintet featuring renowned pianist Kenneth Merrill.

In New York City, Miss Allegri added Giovanna Seymour to her repertoire with Dell'Arte Opera Ensemble in Donizetti's Anna Bolena and has performed with Chelsea Opera as guest artist in season concert series, as well as the role of Zelatrice in their critically acclaimed 10th anniversary performance of Puccini's Suor Angelica. She made her West Bay Opera debut in the role of Dama in Verdi's Macbeth, followed by the role of Sylviane in Léhar's Merry Widow. Her affinity for the dramatic side of opera has produced wonderful results, including an enchanting portrayal of the Fairy Queen in Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe with Lyric Theatre of San Jose. Prior to receiving a Masters in Music from the Manhattan School of Music, Miss Allegri lived in Paris, France studying the French language. A native of Gresham, Oregon, she also holds degrees in Political Science and Music from Santa Clara University.

Miss Allegri resides in New York City.

Biography

Hailed by The New York Times as a "highlight" in performance, Kirsten Allegri, mezzo-soprano, brings engaging vocalism, dynamic stage presence and sincere musical interpretation to the operatic stage. With an expressive voice and compelling acting ability, her repertoire encompasses Bellini, Bizet, Britten, Handel, Mozart, and Massenet. Miss Allegri has received critical acclaim from National Public Radio, "If Allegri keeps this up, it won't be long before she garners a reputation as the first great mezzo of the 21st century!"

Equally at home on the concert stage as well as opera, Miss Allegri made her Carnegie Hall Isaac Stern Auditorium debut with Distinguished Concerts International as mezzo soloist in Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass. Making her Avery Fisher Hall debut at Lincoln Center, she is featured as mezzo soloist with National Chorale under the baton of Martin Josman in Mozart's Requiem and Handel's Alexander's Feast. She has sung with Fairfield County Chorale in Rossini's Stabat Mater with Johannes Somary conducting of Amor Artis Orchestra. She performed with "sincerity and elegance" proclaimed New York Concert Review in her Carnegie Hall Weill Recital Hall debut.

Miss Allegri sang the title role of Massenet's Cendrillon with the Aspen Opera Theatre Center at