Lyric soprano Jean del Santo has distinguished herself nationally on both the concert and operatic stage. Her concert work includes performances with numerous national and regional orchestras. Operatic credits include performances in San Francisco Opera’s Das Ring des Nebelungen (Wellgunde and Ortlinde), a four-month tour with Western Opera Theater in the title role of Madama Butterfly, and an apprenticeship with the San Diego Opera Center. In addition to her present position as associate professor of voice and vocal division chair at the University of Minnesota School of Music, Ms. del Santo has served on the faculties of Michigan State University and the University of Missouri Conservatory of Music in Kansas City. She adjudicates frequently at regional and national vocal competitions and conducts master classes throughout the country on vocal technique and performance effectiveness. She can be contacted at delsanto@umn.edu.
