Tiffany Townsend

Soprano

Tiffany Townsend, the acclaimed soprano known for her "powerhouse vocal presence" (The Wall Street Journal) and "rich voice and interpretive talent" (Bachtrack), is poised to make an indelible mark on the world of opera.

Tiffany Townsend Bio

In the 2022–2023 season, Tiffany’s soaring vocal prowess was on full display as she assumed the role of Idleness in Long Beach Opera's world premiere production of THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE. She also returned to LA Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, where she undertook role debuts as Julie (cover; OMAR), Lucia (THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA), and Desdemona (cover, OTELLO). Additionally, Tiffany takes on the role of Donna Elvira in DON GIOVANNI at Wolf Trap Opera, adding another layer to her growing repertoire.

Tiffany Townsend's talents extend beyond the opera stage. She has graced the concert stage as the soprano soloist in masterpieces like Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem with the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. Her performances have included renditions of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and George Walker’s Lilacs with the New Jersey Symphony, and she's set to reprise Lilacs with the National Orchestral Institute + Wolf Trap Opera.

In the 2021–2022 season, Tiffany made her role debut as Ines (Leonora cover) in LA Opera’s production of IL TROVATORE, further solidifying her presence in the opera world. She also returned to Opera Philadelphia’s Emerging Artist Program as the featured soloist in George Walker's "Lilacs" and delivered a mesmerizing performance of Richard Strauss' "Four Last Songs" with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra. Her remarkable talent was showcased in her Filene Artist debut with Wolf Trap Opera, where she performed Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 with the National Orchestral Institute.

Notably, Tiffany Townsend was honored with the 2021 Richard F. Gold Career Grant from the Shoshana Foundation, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the world of opera.

With a repertoire that includes roles like Donna Anna (DON GIOVANNI), Tatyana (EUGENE ONEGIN), and Countess (LE NOZZE DI FIGARO), Tiffany Townsend's career is an inspiring journey of artistic growth and achievement.

A native of Jackson, MS, Tiffany holds a Professional Studies Certificate in Opera from the Curtis Institute of Music, a Master of Music from The Juilliard School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Millsaps College.

In the upcoming preview of ALCINA, set to captivate audiences in 2024, Tiffany Townsend's "powerhouse vocal presence" will once again take center stage, leaving a lasting impression on the world of opera.

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