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[Updated March 2021] MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook BIOGRAPHY Megan Marino is praised by as “a gifted actress with a strong, appealing voice graced by a rich lower register.” In the 2020-21 season, she joins the Atlanta Opera Company Players in its inaugural Big Tent Series where she makes her role debut as and is featured on the company’s Spotlight Media platform in the Mezzo Extravaganza, Crossroads and Mack the Knife concerts, the Orfano Mondo series, and -bending whilst playing the melodeon as Beppe in . This spring, she debuts with as Elsa Schraeder in My Favorite Things: The Sound of Music in Concert before returning to Santa Fe Opera as Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro. She is also featured accompanying herself at the piano in the complete Vaccai & Verdi songs projects, released by Will Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo. This spring, she releases her debut album The Travelled Road, the music of Evan Mack with long-time collaborator, pianist John Arida (PARMA Records). She was set to join Les musiciens du with Mark Minkowski conducting the Da Ponte Trilogy, but her debuts as in Le nozze di Figaro, Zerlina in , and Dorabella in Così fan tutte at the Opéra royal de Versailles; performances of this same trilogy for her debut at the Opéra national de Bordeaux last season have all been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as was her return to the for a trio of roles in and her returns to Opéra national de as Wellgunde in a new production of the Ring Cycle. In the beginning of the 2019-20 season, she returned to the Metropolitan Opera as Flora in La traviata and , where she made her professional debut, for her beloved portrayal of Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia. Future engagements include debuts with the Gran Teatre del as well as returns to Santa Fe Opera, and . Photo by Dario Acosto, Hair & Makeup by Affan Graber Malik Ms. Marino made her Metropolitan Opera debut as a Voice of an Unborn Child in Die Frau ohne Schatten and has returned as Myrtale in Thais, Second Wood Nymph in , Laura in Iolanta, the Nursing Sister in Suor Angelica, as well as Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Carlo, , Roméo et Juliette, and . She joined as Annina in ; Santa Fe Opera as Suzuki in ; Opéra national de Paris as Zweite Knappe in ; Kentucky Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Opera Fort Collins, Opera, and Saint Petersburg Opera as Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia; Lyric Opera of Kansas City as Hänsel in Hänsel und Gretel and Olga in (debuting with the Atlanta opera in the same production); Dallas Opera and Des Moines Metro Opera as Meg Page in ; Spoleto Festival U.S.A. for Varvara in Káťa Kabanová; Opera Delaware, Opera Fort Collins, Green Mountain Opera, and Baltimore Concert Opera for Angelina in La cenerentola; Central City Opera as Despina in Così fan tutte; Utah Opera as Stepháno in Romeo et Juliette and Jessie in Beck’s The Long Walk. She also joined the rosters of Lyric Opera of Chicago for and for and . She was an Apprentice Artist with the Santa Fe Opera, where she sang the Page in and Claire in the world premiere of ’s Cold Mountain. And as a former young artist of Palm Beach Opera she also performanced the Page in Salome and Angelina in the family performance of La cenerentola. She spent the summer of 2012 at the Caramoor International Music Festival, where she debuted with the Orchestra of St. Luke's as mezzo soloist in Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream conducted by . She also covered Ewa Podles in the title role of Rossini's Ciro in Babilonia at Caramoor and subsequently traveled with the production to the in . Equally at home on the concert stage, credits include Handel’s with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Bach Ensemble, and Boulder Master Chorale; Mozart’s with the Boston Boys Choir; Bach’s St. John Passion at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon; and Haydn’s Mass No. 6 at Carnegie Hall; and Brahms’ Zwei Gesänge with the Fine Tuned Society of Boulder, Colorado. She sang Miriam and Ruth in the American premiere of Weill’s The Road of Promise with MasterVoices at Carnegie Hall, a recording of which is available on the Navona label. Ms. Marino is a winner of The William Matheus Sullivan Musical Foundation Award, Shaulis/Gasperec Emerging Singers Grant from Opera Index, and the Newton Award from the George London Foundation. She is also a previous prize winner of the Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition, Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition, Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition, Society of New York’s Lyndon Woodside Oratorio Solo Competition, Fort Worth Opera McCammon Competition, Lotte Lenya Competition, Denver Lyric Opera Guild Competition, and Shreveport Opera Singer of the Year Competition. She received both the Anna Case MacKay Memorial Award and Katharine M. Mayer Award from Santa Fe Opera and is also the recipient of a career grant from Allied Arts. She holds a Master of Music from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern Maine with a double concentration in classical and jazz. [Updated March 2021] MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook ACCLAIM

MEZZO EXTRAVAGANZA CONCERT “Megan Marino sang a selection from Mignon. Today this work by Ambroise Thomas is rarely performed. If people know it at all, it is typically for the coloratura showcase “Je suis Titania’ which isn’t even sung by the main character. Marino’s selection made the case to revive the opera. Her reading was incredibly delicate, as was her performance of “The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond.” Incidentally, Marino included this piece in the section entitled Songs Our Mothers Taught Us, because in her case, it actually was.” The Indie Opera Podcast on the Atlanta Opera’s Mezzo Extravaganza Big Tent Concert; 1.9.21

“I was particularly struck by Ms. Marino’s bleak, naked performance of “En vain pour éviter”; this Carmen sees her coming death with a fatalistic chill.” Wall Street Journal on the Atlanta Opera’s Mezzo Extravaganza Big Tent Concert; 1.20.21

LA TRAVIATA “More thrilling was Megan Marino’s Flora. She was full of energy and one hoped she had more to do in the opera. Her Flora was defined with seductive power at the beginning of Act two, scene two, but was also at the same time an intermediary who tried to calm the impending conflict. Even in moments where she did not sing, she was engaged in the drama and created a personality for a character that is often lost in the masses.” OperaWire on The Metropolitan Opera’s production of La traviata; 1.21.20

Photo courtesy of Felipe Barral/The Atlanta Opera

IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA “Only the radiant Megan Marino retained a sense of depth and humanity as Rosina… anticipation was high when Marino settled onto a couch and began “Una voce poca fa.” She did not disappoint. With remarkable, effortless control of those florid coloratura lines, impeccable phrasing and a comfortably displayed lower range, the mezzo established herself as the evening's one-and-only star. She also showed fine comedic touches, prancing about, nimbly hopping onto a baby grand to join her lover in duet and establishing Rosina as a force to be reckoned with.” Opera News on Opera Colorado’s production of Il barbiere di siviglia; 11.2.19

“Mezzo- Marino, proves her vocal prowess in that first aria. But she also sustains power throughout the production all the while nimbly singing Rossini’s swift and acrobatic music... Marino’s Rosina is particularly funny in how she holds a cigarette in a devil-may-care manner while harboring a steely resolve when other men come to try to possess her." 89.3 WFPL on the Kentucky Opera’s new production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 2.17.18 Photo by Nine Photography “The evening’s real strengths proved to be Megan Marino as Rosina — singing cleanly and warmly and un-self-consciously, not afraid to use her chest voice" The Washington Post on Virginia Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 12.4.16

“Rosina, the doctor’s ward, is sung by mezzo Megan Marino with vocal and physical agility, not to mention huge power. She gave the warhorse aria “Una voce poco fa” (“A little voice I hear”) a fresh and masterful performance." The Virginian-Pilot on Virginia Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 11.12.16

“Attractive mezzo-soprano Megan Marino (Rosina), whose lush sounding voice throughout her extensive range was exceptional" The Virginia Gazette on Virginia Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 11.23.16

“Megan Marino as Rosina shines. Her upper register is her sweet spot, but her acting may exceed her vocals, which takes nothing away from her vocals. She is tempestuous, flirtatious and saucy in her barely contained desire and love for the student Lindoro (Count Almaviva in disguise). In the second scene, set innovatively in the doctor’s office, she is a veritable chameleon." Richmond Times-Dispatch on Virginia Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 11.19.16 MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook ACCLAIM continued

IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA (continued) “She [Marino] easily tosses off Rossini’s florid music with both clarity and velocity.” Theater Jones on Fort Worth Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 5.7.16

“…Megan Marino, whose rich mezzo-soprano voice was a decided plus throughout the evening" The Star Telegraph on Fort Worth Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 5.1.16

“Rosina, Megan Marino supplies an aptly tangy mezzo and, again, impressive vocal fireworks." The Dallas Morning News on Fort Worth Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 5.8.16

“Megan Marino is a spitfire of a Rosina, a strong-willed actress who stands up to her scheming boss, his guards and co-conspirators…she plays a star besieged by autograph seekers. With an ample mezzo voice that easily fills the house, she fires off gleaming coloratura, adding some of her own ornaments along the way. Marino is a natural comedienne, bringing split-second timing to her scenes with Bartolo, and she proved particularly delightful in the concluding ensemble of Act I, her mock puppetry captured in strobe lighting.” South Florida Classical Review on the Florida Grand Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 11.15.15

Photo by Matthew Staver “Marino was impressive and convincing as the coveted Rosina, a contract employee of Dr. Bartolo’s film studio and the object of his jealous and ill-tempered affections and the pure romantic love of Count Almaviva. She did a splendid job with her vocal work and acted the dueling facades of her character expertly between her two suitors.” Tuffgnarl.com on Florida Grand Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia; 11.16.15

“Petite mezzo-soprano Megan Marino, playing Rosina, the wealthy starlet under the thumb of Bartolo, delivered her cavatina, Una voce poco fa, with Olympic size vocal cords. She adeptly handled the elaborate runs and cadenzas smoothly and easily as she mused on her love for the poor student, Lindoro (Count Almaviva). Super-perky, confident and mischievous, Marino drew the audience in as the bouncing portions of the music lifted up her voice, which then separated and lifted-off." MiamiArtzine on Florida Grand Opera’s production of Il barbiere di Siviglia 11.26.15

FALSTAFF “As part of a large cast of an opera with so many extraordinary roles, the somewhat smaller part of Meg, though a vital presence in the tongue-twisting ensembles, can sometimes fade into the background. Not so, with the Meg of Pennsylvania mezzo-soprano Megan Marino, whose eye-catching physical appearance and her vocal performance, made her a formidable presence in Windsor’s anti-Falstaff contingent.” Opera Warhorses on The Dallas Opera’s Production of Falstaff; 5.01.19 Photo courtesy of the Virginia Opera “[] has a perfect partner-in-crime in the vividly drawn Meg Page of Megan Marino. They are like giddy schoolgirls, hatching their plot to humiliate Falstaff and teach him some manners.” TheaterJones on The Dallas Opera’s Production of Falstaff; 4.29.19

“Megan Marino minced and fluttered delightfully through the role of Meg Page.” Texas Classical Review on The Dallas Opera’s Production of Falstaff; 4.27.19 MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook ACCLAIM continued FALSTAFF (continued) “Ms. Marino is a real company asset, her luxuriant mezzo and energetic participation for once made Meg an important and equal co-conspirator, not just a requisite space filler. I can’t tell you how often I have seen this role under-cast or under-performed, so it was a real pleasure to experience Ms. Marino’s solid achievement. Opera Today on Des Moines Metro Opera’s Production of Falstaff; 7.20.16

“Megan Marino was a charming Meg” Opera News on Des Moines Metro Opera’s Production of Falstaff; 7.1.16

“Meg Page was sung by the lively mezzo Megan Marino, a former DMMO apprentice artist in her mainstage debut. Des Moines Register on Des Moines Metro Opera’s production of Falstaff; 6.27.16

EUGENE ONEGIN “We heard mezzo-soprano Megan Marino about 5 years ago when she was part of the Des Moines Metro Opera young artist program. Back then we recognized a flexible lyric mezzo-soprano of much promise. Now, making her debut as Olga, we are thrilled to witness her potential fulfilled. While the color of her mezzo remains gossamer and even, she was gained an authority over it not previously heard. Her Olga is charming and carefree, without a hint of flippancy, and may rank as one of the most convincing impersonations of the role in recent memory.” New Outpost on Atlanta Opera’s production of Eugene Onegin; 3.04.19

Photo by Karen Almond “[Olga is] ebulliently sung by mezzo-soprano Megan Marino." Earrelevant on Atlanta Opera’s production of Eugene Onegin; 3.05.19

“Megan Marino held her own, her lovely, rich mezzo and radiant delivery perking up what’s often a mere side part.” Arts ATL on Atlanta Opera’s production of Eugene Onegin; 3.06.19

“Johnson’s Lensky was ideally matched by mezzo-soprano Megan Marino’s Olga. The two were completely convincing as a young couple in love, lighting up Act I with their romantic frolics. Marino, who first appeared with the Lyric Opera in 2016 in Hansel and Gretel, is a gifted actress with a strong, appealing voice graced by a rich lower register.” Opera News on Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s co-production of Eugene Onegin; 10.4.17

“Megan Marino as Olga sang with a lovely, creamy-rich mezzo: When she closed Tatyana’s book with a “snap” we knew she was the younger sister, even if her voice sounded a tad more mature.” The Independent on Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s co-production of Eugene Onegin; 10.2.17

“As Olga, Tatyana’s sister, Megan Marino, mezzo-soprano, makes frivolity and youthfulness contagious. Flitting across the stage, Marino sings the one of the opera’s most notable arias (“Ah, Tanya, Tanya”) with playfulness in her voice, while her lower registers contain much depth. In these moments, she doesn’t shy away, making even some of the lowest notes still audible with the full orchestra.” KCMetroplis on Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s co-production of Eugene Onegin; 10.1.17 Photo by Cory Weaver “Ms Marino (whom some will remember from Hansel and Gretel) plays Olga as a light and bubbly girl, only just on the cusp of womanhood. She and Johnson’s voices blend together particularly well during the duet in Act I.” KC Stage on Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s co-production of Eugene Onegin; 10.1.17

“I wish I could have seen more of Megan Marino as Olga. Her lithe physicality and open, expressive face beautifully captured the carefree innocence of Olga, and served as a strong contrast to the more brooding Tatyana. Perform Ink Kansas City on Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s co-production of Eugene Onegin; 10.2.17

SUOR ANGELICA “Best of the solo nuns were...Megan Marino (Nursing Sister)..." Opera News on The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Suor Angelica (); 11.23.18 MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook

ACCLAIM continued ROMÉO ET JULIETTE “Mezzo-soprano Megan Marino returns to the Utah Opera stage in the playful pants role of Stéphano, Romeo’s page, and delivered the ‘Que fais-tu’ aria with effortless perfection.” The Utah Review on Utah Opera’s production of Roméo et Juliette; 10.19.18

“Megan Marino is utterly beguiling as the young page Stephano. Her every turn onstage is a highlight and her aria “Que fais-tu” is delivered with delightful clarity, seemingly effortless control, and hilarious bravado.” Front Row Reviewers Utah on Utah Opera’s production of Roméo et Juliette; 10.15.18

“Mezzo Megan Marino sang the trouser role Stéphano with swagger and vocal audacity.” Opera News on Utah Opera’s production of Roméo et Juliette; 10.13.18

Photo by Dana Sohm MADAMA BUTTERFLY “Megan Marino was a thoroughly effective Suzuki, terribly restrained for most of the action, then in the flower duet unleashing the full power of her mezzo-soprano, as if seeking to envelop Butterfly in its warmth.” Opera News on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 10.18.18

“Mezzo Megan Marino was outstanding as Suzuki, completely present dramatically, with a lovely voice; I wish she’d had more to sing.” St. Louis Post Dispatch on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 08.09.18

“Megan Marino sang a movingly sympathetic Suzuki.” Musical America on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 8.08.18

“A striking and sympathetic Suzuki.” Ludwig-Van on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 8.10.18

“Marino’s plummy, stirring low register blossomed effortlessly into an easy middle and upper range.” Opera Today on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 8.01.18

“Megan Marino made a noteworthy debut as Suzuki” LA Opus on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 8.01.18

“She had a smooth but stentorian mezzo with significant low tones.” Broadway World on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 7.01.18 Photo by Ken Howard “Megan Marino displayed a precise, tautly focused intensity.” Santa Fe New Mexican on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 7.01.18

“Singing with a round, sonorant voice, her affection and concern for Butterfly’s wellbeing was affecting.” LA Monitor on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 07.19.18

“Her plush mezzo-soprano voice was like balm to the ears in every note she sang.” OperaWire on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 8.04.18

“Megan Marino was a rich-voiced Suzuki.” Opera Warhorses on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 07.04.18 MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook

ACCLAIM continued MADAME BUTTERFLY (continued) “Also notable was Megan Marino's empathetic performance as Suzuki." Opera Magazine on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 10.11.18

“Marino as Suzuki matched her voice ably to Martinez’s in their duet, but on its own Marino’s instrument has a warm, appealing glow.” Theater Jones on Santa Fe Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly; 9.02.18

THAÏS “Equally fine were soprano France Bellemare (another Met debut) and mezzo-soprano Megan Marino as Crobyle and Myrtale; their harmonies were a pleasure throughout." New York Classical Review on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Thaïs; 11.12.17

“France Bellemare (making her debut) and Megan Marino scampered blithely while blending nicely as her partners in depravity, Crobyle and Myrtale" Parterre on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Thaïs; 11.13.17

“Soprano France Bellemare and mezzo Megan Marino appeared as Crobyle and Myrtale, two lovelies who support Thaïs. Their little duet in Act Two was a genuine delight.” Super Conductor on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Thaïs; 11.13.17 Photo by Amanda Tipton

“Soprano France Bellemare (also making a debut) as Crobyle and mezzo Megan Marino did well as parts of the Nicias household." Broadway World on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Thaïs; 11.14.17 Photo by Bobby Gutierrez COSÌ FAN TUTTE “One way of measuring the comedic success of any Cosi is the ability of Despina to steal the show. And here, Megan Marino came through, in her company debut. Her frame is small, but her voice is big and flexible, her comic timing faultless—she was the ideal soubrette, playfully delivering “In uomini, in soldati” and endlessly rolling her eyes. Barlow allowed her to go over the top when called for, and Marino never missed a step, drawing audience guffaws as the harsh-voiced justice-of-the-peace." Opera News on Central City Opera’s production of Così fan tutte; 7.19.17 “In Central City Opera’s current production of Mozart’s “Cosí Fan Tutte,” it’s the house mistress Despina that gives mezzo-soprano Megan Marino a chance to steal the show in her brief appearances on stage. And Marino doesn’t disappoint. With both sublime comedic timing and a voice that can’t be constrained even when muffled by a surgeon’s mask at one point, Marino proves what a great talent can do with the right character.” The Aurora Sentinel on Central City Opera’s production of Così fan tutte; 7.27.17

“…Megan Marino was absolutely radiant in her CCO debut as the girls' conniving maid Despina (in this setting, she seems more like a dorm mother than a maid). Despina's intrigues with Alfonso and her amusement at the lovers' antics are among the most delicious aspects of the action, and Marino imbues them all with a sense of delight that is partly sarcastic, partly sympathetic. Her early Act II aria is enchanting, and the scenes where Despina disguises herself as a "magnetic" doctor and later as a notary are uproarious.” Boulder Daily Camera on Central City Opera’s production of Così fan tutte; 7.16.17

“I loved Megan Marino’s Despina, a clear-toned soprano who even projects through a surgical mask.” Boulder Weekly on Central City Opera’s production of Così fan tutte; 7.20.17

“The character of Despina had to go through some changes to fit Barlow’s concept. No longer a maid, she became a college house mother to Fiordiligi and Dorabella. Mezzo Megan Marino made the most of this morph. She made a strong challenge to Moore to be the jewel of the production.” The Gazette on Central City Opera’s production of Così fan tutte; 7.29.17

“Despina was sung by a pixilated and wonderful Ms. Marino. Her energy was contagious throughout her performance. She had a marvelous time and the audience was delighted with her escapades.” The Mountain-Ear on Central City Opera’s production of Così fan tutte; 8.6.17 MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook

ACCLAIM continued LA CENERENTOLA “Mezzo-soprano Megan Marino is the main attraction as Angelina and she does not disappoint. Her facility with the coloratura lines was effortless, her acting totally natural and her enthusiasm and energy unflagging." News Works on Opera Delaware’s production of La cenerentola; 5.2.17

“She believably gave us Angelina's despair at her lot and and her love for Prince Ramiro disguised as a servant. With a pleasing sound throughout her voice and very clear coloratura singing, she was fully the equal of this demanding role." Taminophile on Opera Delaware’s production of La cenerentola; 5.8.17

“Marino easily handled the vocal acrobatics required for Cinderella." The Opera Critic on Opera Delaware’s production of La cenerentola; 5.8.17

“As Angelina and her soon-to-be Prince, Marino and Swanson are a matched pair, both graced with self-effacing charm that hides a core of steel. Their transition from romantic lovers to royal couple – an imperial prince and his magnanimous consort – is smoothly and convincingly achieved." Delaware Online on Opera Delaware’s production of La cenerentola; 5.1.17

Photo by Moonloop “Megan Marino delivered Cinderella’s warmth as well as her florid bel canto runs with musical and comic flair.” Times Argus on Green Mountain Opera Festival’s La cenerentola; 6.22.14

“...The stunning Angelina, Megan Marino... Rossini’s extensive fioritura writing was no obstacle for Marino on Friday night. Her voice literally bloomed even up to the last “il palpitar” of the infamous mezzo-soprano aria “Nacqui all’affanno…Non più mesta.” It was a joy to see Marino, like many of her cast-mates, add subtle dramatic elements to her performance.” Opera Pulse on the Baltimore Concert Opera Performance of La Cenerentola; 12.3.11

THE LONG WALK “Megan Marino gave a moving portrait of Brian's wife, Jessie — at a loss as to how to help him, but determined to avoid the sad fate predicted by her grandmother: "The war will kill him at home."’ Salt Lake City Tribune on the Utah Opera’s production of The Long Walk; 4.3.17

GEORGE LONDON FOUNDATION COMPETITION “Mezzo-soprano Megan Marino’s “Connais-tu le pays,” from Mignon, was equally elegant, with a concentration on the musical line and the loveliness of her voice.” New York Classical Review on the George London Foundation’s Competition Finals Concert; 218.17

RUSALKA “The three wood sprites, played by Hyesang Park (debut), Megan Marino, and Cassanda Zoe Velasco, sounded like three beautiful flutes playing light, bright harmonies with each other. They captured the mischievous, flirtatious sprites perfectly.” NYTheatre Guide on The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Rusalka; 2.6.17

“Hyesang Park, Megan Marino and Cassandra Zoé Velasco were a charming trio of Wood Sprites." The Wall Street Journal on The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Rusalka; 2.6.17

“The supporting cast was also very strong, especially the vocal trio of wood sprites, consisting of Hyesang Park, Megan Marino and Cassandra Zoé Velasco." Opera Mania on The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Rusalka; 2.16.17

“Hyesang Park, Megan Marino and Cassandra Zoé Velasco brought alluring harmony as the three Wood Sprites" The Classical Source on The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Rusalka; 2.17.17

“The three wood sprites… were a delightful trio opening with flirtations with Vodnik and recapturing their playful nature with "Mám, zlaté vlásky Mám" (I have golden hair). Their voices are ideally matched to create the playful nature of the sprites, luring us under their spell." Interchanging Idioms on Opera Colorado’s performance of Rusalka; 2.13.11 MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook

ACCLAIM continued HÄNSEL UND GRETEL “Megan Marino (Hansel) is dressed to look uncannily like a boy, and her jumps and twitches (conveying the lad’s hyperactive angst) are met by a mezzo-soprano voice of solidity and sweetness" The Independent on the Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s production of Hansel & Gretel; 9.23.16

“Soprano Rachele Gilmore played Gretel to mezzo-soprano Megan Marino’s Hänsel, with a likeable between the two. Their voices were also well matched, fresh, clear and unforced... Marino has mastered the gangly limbs and attitude of a preadolescent boy." Kansas City Star on the Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s production of Hansel & Gretel; 9.18.16

“Marino proved quite capable of playing a boy, handling the pants role with extraordinary naturalness... Marino played up boy-like abandon in every gesture and facial expression, her fiery mezzo sealing the deal." KC Metropolis on the Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s production of Hansel & Gretel; 9.14.16

DER ROSENKAVALIER “Megan Marino as a real firebrand of an Annina” Opera News on the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Der Rosenkavalier; 2.8.16

“There were sparky performances all around from Rene Barbera as the dulcet-voiced Italian Singer, Rodell Rosel and Megan Marino (a dynamo) as the intriguers Valzacchi and Annina” Chicago Tribune on the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Der Rosenkavalier; 2.9.16 Photo by Cory Weaver “After Octavian promises to protect Sophie from the impending marriage he leaves and, on is way out bribes Baron Ochs’ servant Annina (a great performance by Megan Marino) to give a note to him with details of an arranged rendezvous with his “sister” Mariandel.” Showbizchicago.com on the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Der Rosenkavalier; 2.11.16

“ Rodell Rosel and, especially, mezzo Megan Marino were perfectly cast as the intriguers Valzacchi and Annina, working against Ochs effectively after he stiffs them.” St. Louis Post Dispatch on the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Der Rosenkavalier; 2.11.16

SALOME “Megan Marino sang most appealingly as the Page.” Opera Today on the Santa Fe Opera’s production of Salome; 8.19.15

“Pennsylvania mezzo-sopranoMegan Marino was impressive as the Page.” Opera Warhorses on the Santa Fe Opera’s production of Salome; 8.1.15

“Apprentice singers Megan Marino and - Nicholas Brownlee, as the Page of Herodias and the First Soldier, distinguished themselves from an overall fine supporting cast.” The Classical Review on the Santa Fe Opera’s production of Salome; 8.8.15

“I will take a moment to mention Megan Marino’s portrayal of the Page. A very steady voice, with extreme darkness in the tone. I’d be happy to hear more of her." Operagasm on Palm Beach Opera's Salome; 3.19.13 Photo by Ken Howard “...The spunky, clear-voiced Page of Megan Marino got the performance off to a clear and energetic start." ConcertoNet on Palm Beach Opera's Salome; 3.16.13 MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook

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BENTLEY ROSES “Mezzo-soprano Megan Marino did honor to two pieces from Higdon’s Bentley Roses cycle (2002).” The Santa Fe New Mexican on a concert of Chamber Works by Jennifer Higdon; 8.24.15

THE ROAD OF PROMISE “Much of the score carries his [Weill’s] familiar stamp — an aria for Ruth (beautifully sung by mezzo Megan Marino)” Opera News on the Collegiate Chorale’s performances of Weill’s Road of Promise; 7.2015

“Megan Marino demonstrated a lovely mezzo as Miriam and Ruth.” NY Times on the Collegiate Chorale’s performances of Weill’s Road of Promise; 5.8.15

“The finest singing of all came from Megan Marino, displaying a smoldering mezzo-soprano as Miriam and Ruth. Her earnest reading of Ruth’s song was touching.” New York Classical Review on Weill’s Road of Promise; 5.7.15

MESSIAH “Marino injected fire into “But who may abide,” vaulting up and down her range with a sense of drama.” News Cincinnati on the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Messiah; 12.23.13

“All four of the soloists [Mireille Asselin, Megan Marino, Randall Umstead and Andrew Garland] were absolutely remarkable. As I said above, they were clearly chosen because they were competent and complete (in the truest sense) artists. The startling quality of the soloists was that they were of equally supreme ability… They were all superb." OpusColorado on the Colorado Bach Ensemble’s performances of Handel’s Messiah; 12.23.12

“Concertmaster [Hee–Jung Kim] participated in duet with the mezzo soloist, Megan Marino… both of these artists are capable of extreme dynamics while performing incredibly difficult technical feats. It was absolutely beautiful." OpusColorado on the Colorado Bach Ensemble’s performances of Handel’s Messiah; 12.23.12 Photo by Erin Baiano THE TURN OF THE SCREW “Megan Marino, playing Mrs. Grose, displayed the most mature voice in the production. Her colorful mezzo is ready for bigger roles and bigger companies." Palm Beach Daily News on Palm Beach Opera's The Turn of the Screw; 4.12.13

“Megan Marino was a superb Mrs. Grose, the estate’s housekeeper. Her strong, lustrous mezzo and theatricality are the production’s fulcrum." South Florida Classical Review on Palm Beach Opera's The Turn of the Screw; 4.12.13

“Megan Marino, who sang Mrs. Grose, was able to say a lot with just a little in something as simple in the officious, official way she walked offstage or in the way she used her body to shield Flora from the governess in the final scenes of the second act. Marino’s voice is big, darkly colored and powerful, and she, too, had an exceptionally difficult part to sing, and she sang it with great strength." Palm Beach Arts Paper on Palm Beach Opera's The Turn of the Screw; 4.14.13

SONGFEST “Mezzo Megan Marino began the evening with a martial aria from Rossini’s , returning a bit later to have fun with the humorous aria “Una voce poco fa” from the same composer’s comic opera Barber of Seville. She demonstrated considerable range and confidence, navigating lower notes with impressive clarity yet also managing considerable leaps into the higher range as well, exhibiting a warm, plummy tone throughout. She proved quite the entertainer as well. Her witty presentations and gregarious personality warmed up both the room and the audience." The Washington Times on Virginia Opera’s Songfest in Fairfax; 11.3.12

[Updated March 2021] MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook RESUME

ROLES PERFORMED Baroness Elsa Schraeder The Sound of Music TBA 2022 Meg Page Falstaff TBA Susanna/Dorabella/Zerlina Mozart & Da Ponte Trilogy TBA Suzuki Madame Butterfly The Dallas Opera Cherubino Le nozze di Figaro Santa Fe Opera 2021 Olga* Eugene Onegin Santa Fe Opera Carmen Three Penny Carmen The Atlanta Opera Baroness Elsa Schraeder The Sound of Music, in concert Houston Grand Opera Wardrobe Mistress/Schoolboy/Page, Lulu The Metropolitan Opera - CANCELED Susanna/Dorabella/Zerlina Mozart & Da Ponte Trilogy /Les Musiciens du Louvre - POSTPONED Beppe Pagliacci The Atlanta Opera 2020 Wellgunde Götterdämmerung Opéra national de Paris - CANCELED Dorabella Così fan tutte Opéra national de Bordeaux - POSTPONED Susanna Le nozze di Figaro Opéra national de Bordeaux - POSTPONED Zerlina Don Giovanni Opéra national de Bordeaux - POSTPONED Wellgunde Das Rheingold Opéra national de Paris - CANCELED Flora La Traviata The Metropolitan Opera Annina* Der Rosenkavalier The Metropolitan Opera 2019 Rosina Il barbiere di Siviglia Opera Colorado Orlando* Orlando San Francisco Opera Meg Page Falstaff The Dallas Opera Olga Eugene Onegin The Atlanta Opera Laura Iolanta The Metropolitan Opera La suora infermiera Suor Angelica The Metropolitan Opera 2018 Stephano Roméo et Juliette Utah Opera Suzuki Madame Butterfly Santa Fe Opera Isabella* L’italiana in Algeri Santa Fe Opera Zweite Knappe Parsifal Opéra national de Paris Rosina Il barbiere di Siviglia Kentucky Opera Cherubino* Le nozze di Figaro The Metropolitan Opera Myrtle Thaïs The Metropolitan Opera 2017 Olga Eugene Onegin Lyric Opera of Kansas City Despina Così fan tutte Central City Opera 2nd Wood Nymph Rusalka The Metropolitan Opera Stephano* Roméo et Juliette The Metropolitan Opera Jessie The Long Walk Utah Opera Angelina La cenerentola Opera Delaware Rosina Il barbiere di Siviglia Virginia Opera 2016 Rosina Il barbiere di Siviglia Fort Worth Opera Hansel Hansel & Gretel Lyric Opera of Kansas City Angelina La cenerentola Opera Fort Collins Meg Page Falstaff Des Moines Metro Opera Annina Der Rosenkavelier Lyric Opera of Chicago Rosina Il barbiere di Siviglia Florida Grand Opera 2015 Ein Page der Herodias Salome Santa Fe Opera Claire Cold Mountain [World Premiere] Santa Fe Opera + Serse Santa Fe Opera, Apprentice Showcase Tebaldo* Don Carlo The Metropolitan Opera 2015 Smeton* Anna Bolena Lyric Opera of Chicago Rosmira* Partenope The San Francisco Opera 2014 Varvara Káťa Kabanová Spoleto Festival USA Angelina La cenerentola Green Mountain Opera Festival Kitchen Boy* Rusalka The Metropolitan Opera Unborn 4 Die Frau ohne Schatten The Metropolitan Opera 2013 Mrs. Grose The Turn of the Screw Palm Beach Opera Ein Page der Herodias Salome Palm Beach Opera Angelina La cenerentola Palm Beach Opera, Family Performance Orlofsky* Virginia Opera 2012 Ciro* Ciro in Babilonia Rossini Opera Festival/Caramoor International Music Festival Rosina Il barbiere di Siviglia Opera Fort Collins Pitti-Sing The Mikado Virginia Opera Anita West Side Story Aspen Music Festival 2011 Hermia* A Midsummer Night’s Dream Aspen Music Festival Angelina La Cenerentola Baltimore Concert Opera 3rd Wood Nymph Rusalka Opera Colorado Tisbe La cenerentola Opera Colorado, Student Performance

Denotes *Cover* MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook RESUME continued CONCERT/RECITAL Vocalist Crossroads The Atlanta Opera 2020 Vocalist Mezzo Extravaganza The Atlanta Opera Vocalist/MelodeonMack the Knife, an evening of Kurt Weill The Atlanta Opera Vocalist/MelodeonAl Fresco Series, featuring the Mazerino Family Band Central City Opera Susanna Le nozze di Figaro Les Musiciens du Louvre - CANCELED Vocalist Rising Stars of Opera The Vero Beach Opera & Marcello Giordani Foundation 2019 Recital There & Back Again (w/ John Arida, piano) Opera Delaware 2018 Recital La bontà in trionfo (w/ Sara Parkinson, piano) MAS Eclectic & Dazzle of Denver Recital La bontà in trionfo (w/ John Arida, piano) Opera Delaware 2017 Vocalist A New Year in Vienna Richmond Symphony 2016 Vocalist Grand Opera Meets the Mighty Kotzschmar The Choral Art Society Masterworks (Portland, ME) Recital Brahms’ Zwei Gesänge Op. 91 The Fine Tuned Society of Boulder Ruth & Miriam Weill’s The Road of Promise [US Premiere] Carnegie Hall, Master Voices, Orchestra of St. Luke’s 2015 Alto Soloist Haydn’s Missa Sancti Nicolai Carnegie Hall, New York City Chamber Orchestra 2014 Alto Soloist Handel’s Messiah Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra 2013 Alto Soloist Bach’s Johannes-Passion American University of Beirut, Lebanon 2nd Fairy Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Caramoor International Music Festival 2012 Alto Soloist Handel’s Messiah Colorado Bach Ensemble Alto Soloist Mozart’s Requiem The Boston Boys Choir 2009 Alto Soloist Bach’s Matthäus-Passion University Singers, CU Boulder 2008 DISCOGRAPHY Vocalist [Works of Evan Mack (currently untitled) John Arida, pianist] PARMA/Skidmore College 2021 Claire Jennifer Higdon’s Cold Mountain Pentatone/Santa Fe Opera 2015 Ruth & Miriam Kurt Weill’s The Road of Promise PARMA Recordings/MasterVoices AWARDS & COMPETITIONS The Norma Newton Award George London Foundation 2017 Gail Robinson Award William Matheus Sullivan Foundation 2015 Shaulis/Gasperec Emerging Singers Grant Opera Index Competition Anna Case MacKay Memorial Award The Santa Fe Opera 2nd place & Audience Favorite Opera Birmingham Competition 2nd prize Gerda Lissner Foundation Competition Encouragement Award George London Foundation Competition Encouragement Award Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation Competition 1st Place Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition 2014 1st Place Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition, Oratorio Society of New York Katharine M. Mayer Award The Santa Fe Opera 2013 Career Grant Kurt Weill Foundation 2nd Place Marguerite McCammon Vocal Competition, Fort Worth Opera 2012 3rd Place Lotte Lenya Competition, Kurt Weill Foundation 2nd & 3rd Place Denver Lyric Opera Guild Competition 2008, 2011 Career Grant Allied Arts, Colorado 2011 VOICE TEACHERS Ellen Chickering, Vinson Cole, Braeden Harris, Margaret Lattimore and Ron Raines COACHES Carol Anderson, John Arida, Rachelle Jonck, Yelena Kurdina, Glenn Lewis, Francesco Milioto, Donald Palumbo, Miloš Repický, Jeremy Reger and Pierre Vallet CONDUCTORS John Baril, Bertrand de Billy, Will Crutchfield, , John Fiore, Edward Gardner, Philippe Jordan, Anne Manson, Joseph Mechavich, David Neely, Ari Pelto, Alexander Polyanichko, David Robertson, Ted Sperling and Robert Tweten DIRECTORS Stephen Barlow, Ed Berkeley, Vera Lucia Calabria, Renaud Doucet, Garry Hynes, Laurie Feldman, Seth Hoff, Richard Jones, Fenlon Lamb, Shawna Lucey, David Livermore, Brian Luedloff, Louisa Muller, Matthew Ozawa, A. Scott Parry, Michael Shell, Daniel Slater, Knighten Smit, Paula Suozzi, Doug Varone, Tomer Zvulun, Martina Weber and TRAINING Apprentice Singer Santa Fe Opera 2013, 2015 Young Artist Palm Beach Opera 2013 Bel Canto Young Artist Caramoor International Music Festival 2012 Emerging Artist Virginia Opera Fellowship Aspen Opera Theater Center 2011 Studio Artist Sarasota Opera 2010 Opera Iowa Touring Troupe Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist Des Moines Metro Opera 2009, 2010 Master of Music University of Colorado 2008 Student Aspen Opera Theater Center 2006 Bachelor of Music University of Southern Maine 2005 Emerging Artist Opera Maine (formally PORTopera) 2004, 2005

[Updated March 2021] MEGAN MARINO www.MeganMarino.com • [email protected] • @PiccolinaMarino Instagram & Twitter • @MeganMarinoMezzo Facebook FEATURES

Atlanta Opera’s Spotlight Media Platform (content galore, shows, cast discussions, etc. from the Atlanta Opera Company player, Big Tent Series & beyond) #operareimagined #ATLBigTent - 20/21 Season https://stream.atlantaopera.org/

EarRelevant - Megan Marino interview - November 2020 https://www.earrelevant.net/2020/11/a-conversation-with-mezzo-soprano-megan-marino/

CCO Al Fresco Episode 8: Megan Marino, Michael Mayes & Jason Hicks - August 2020 https://youtu.be/seNVfLKWilA

Colorado Public Radio Interview (starts ~56:15) - November 2019 https://archive.org/details/KVOD_88_1_FM_20191105_170000?start=3357

Opera News - Sound Bites: Megan Marino - May 2019 https://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2019/5/Departments/Sound_Bites_%E2%80%94%C2%A 0Megan_Marino.html

Classical Singer - Adventures in Marino Land - December 2018 https://www.csmusic.net/content/articles/adventures-in-marino-land/

OperaWire - Interview: Mezzo Megan Marino On Growing Into An Operatic Career - November 25, 2018 https://operawire.com/interview-mezzo-megan-marino-on-growing-into-an-operatic-career/

Modern Singer Magazine - Artist Feature: Megan Marino, mezzo-soprano - November 21, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFes0--TWPY