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PMI STUDENTS & Personalities from the VOICE STUDIO of OSCAR DIAZ, JR.
Oscar Diaz, Jr. -Director of Performer's Music Institute (Miami, Florida)
"When Excellence Is What Counts"
PMI offers private instruction in VOICE & Piano
(305) 757-7725 E-mail: pmimusic@bellsouth.net
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LINA GAUDENZI trained classically for 6 years with PMI Director Oscar Diaz, Jr. & was part of "TEAM CHRISTINA (Aguilera)" on NBC's Season 5 of THE VOICE.
Video below is of LINA GAUDENZI performing "Landslide" on THE VOICE
Lina Gaudenzi's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"Best vocal teacher in Miami! I studied with Oscar from when I was 15 until I was 21 and the strides I made as a vocalist, musician and performer were tremendous. I cannot speak highly enough of Oscar as a teacher, mentor and person and South Florida is truly lucky to have the Performer's Music Institute! If any of you are interested in or know of someone who is interested in starting vocal lessons, this is the place" -(Carolina) LINA GAUDENZI -of NBC's THE VOICE-Season 5
Lina Gaudenzi continues to stay busy working
on new productions with her Miami-based Indie Pop Duo THE NOUX.
Video below is of The Noux's - "Another One Bites the Dust" (Queen Cover)
Follow THE NOUX (LINA & Pabbs):
Instagram: @itsthenoux
Website: www.thenoux.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsthenoux
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsthenoux
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/itsthenoux
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Tenor NETANEL HERSHTIK trained classically with PMI Director/Voice Instructor Oscar Diaz, Jr. He has made his Royal Opera House/Covent Garden debut as the Cantor in Na’ama Zisser’s new opera Mamzer Bastard. He also counts among his many artistic accomplishments airings on PBS PRESENTS in "The New York Cantors".
Above see a video of Netanel Hershtik singing “Avinu – The Prayer for the State of Israel” (Meir Finkelstein, composer).
Netanel Hershtik's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"Studying voice with Oscar was my entry to the professional singing world. Oscar is extremely well rounded and gives a student all she/he needs to perform at a professional level. He is a great musician and so you have the bonus of having it all - a voice teacher, a coach and an accompanist. I warmly recommend" -Cantor Netanel Hershtik, (Tenor)
of The Hamptom Synagogue in New York
For more on tenor Netanel Hershtik or to purchase his album -“The Art of Cantor NETANEL HERSHTIK”- Visit the following links: Facebook: https://fb.com/NHershtik, CD Baby: http://j.mp/CDbabyNH, iTunes: https://itun.es/il/vQxS-,
Amazon: http://j.mp/AmazonNH
YouTube: Netanel Hershtik
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Soprano MELISSA RUIZ -a long-time vocal student of Oscar Diaz, Jr.- made her professional debut in May 2018 singing the demanding role of the villainous QUEEN OF THE NIGHT in Orchestra Miami’s production of Mozart’s THE MAGIC FLUTE (Die Zauberflote) to great critical acclaim. Read below reviews of Ms. Ruiz's performance from "The South Florida Classical Review" & the "South Florida Times".
Video below is a “snippet” of Ms. Ruiz’s singing The Queen of the Night with Orchestra Miami.
(Photo below courtesy of Laurence Levine)
Ms. Ruiz also has sung in Italy the role of Gilda in Rigoletto as part of the Tuscia Opera Festival & has made her Florida Grand Opera mainstage debut in the role of Una Conversa in Suor Angelica. She has also sung Adele in Die Fledermaus, Olympia in Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Medusa in The Head of Medusa, La Cugina in Madama Butterfly, Adina in L'elisir d'amore, and Sonia in The Merry Widow -amongst others. She was named a finalist in 2006 in the Palm Beach Opera Vocal Competition & in 2014 won 1st Place in the Classical Singer Vocal Competition (Miami) Young Artist Division.
Melissa Ruiz's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"Oscar Diaz is a leading professional in vocal technique and vocal health. He has the ability to truly fine tune the voice. He also has a wonderful knowledge of repertoire for all voice types. His artistic integrity is the heart and soul of the entire operation, making him one of the best voice teachers in South Florida" -Melissa Ruiz, (Soprano)
For more on Melissa Ruiz visit the following links:
SOUNDCLOUD LINK: HERE -A live recording of a 2009 PMI Voice Recital performance of "Regnava nel silenzio" from Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor by Soprano MELISSA RUIZ as Lucia (& Mezzo-Soprano Genesis Marichal as Alicia)
Instagram: @sopranomeli
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiccolaDiva
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SopranoMeli
Contact E-mail for Ms. Ruiz: mruizsoprano@gmail.com
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Baritone JOSE VAZQUEZ began vocal training with PMI's Director/Voice Instructor Oscar Diaz, Jr. at the age of 15 years old. On his recent leading dual-rule performance of the PROPHET/KING in DARK SISTERS by N. Muhly -a South Florida premiere with the Miami Classical Music Festival- he received rave reviews. Also on that evening he was featured as Jose Tripaldi in the opera AINADAMAR by O. Golijov.
Lawrence Budmen of the South Florida CLASSICAL REVIEW wrote the following review about his performances:
Video below is a live recording of Baritone JOSE VAZQUEZ singing at a recent (June 8th, 2019) PMI Student Voice Recital.
The video’s soundtrack is of Mr. Vazquez singing a snippet of “Junto al puente de la peña” from the zarzuela LA CANCION DEL OLVIDO composed by J. Serrano.
While still in high school Mr. Vazquez won numerous 1st place Voice Awards from the Miami Music Teachers Association & a 3rd place at the local Classical Singer’s Voice Competition. He then furthered his studies at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music and later attained a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Presently Mr. Vazquez continues gaining accolades & accomplishments in both the world of musical theatre & opera. Besides those already listed above other accomplishments have also included singing in 2018 the role of Papageno in a New York Lyric Opera production of Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), call-backs for professional level musical theatre productions in MAN OF LA MANCHA and an engagement for EVITA.
For the 2019-2020 season there are professional opera chorus engagements with the Palm Beach Opera & Florida Grand Opera in Puccini’s TURANDOT, Rossini’s IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA & Verdi's RIGOLETTO.
Jose Vazquez's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"If you are looking for high quality voice lessons in the greater Miami area, then look no further. Oscar Diaz of the Performer’s Music Institute is easily one of the most qualified and learned teachers in South Florida. I have studied with him for approximately 4 years and I have seen many of his students (some who have studied with him for 20+ years) in concert. Oscar’s grasp of the vocal instrument and his understanding of vocal technique, and his ability to drill that very same understanding into your own head with regular vocalizations and very specific repertoire work is incredible. He focuses on quality over quantity, making sure that all the rep you learn, every phrase, note, and syllable sits somewhere comfortably in your voice, where you can be heard without straining, and you can sing notes and feel like you never need to stop singing. I highly recommend at least reaching out, because you never know where his advice might take you, and with as much experience as he has in the world of opera (especially in Miami), it usually does best to listen" -Jose Vazquez, (Baritone)
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Mr. Diaz, Jr. also trained classically social media star LELE PONS. Ms. Pons has performed her #1 hit "Celoso" at the Latin American Music Awards was considered by Pandora interned Radio one of the "Latin Artist To Watch in 2019". She has hosted LA VOZ (The Voice) Mexico and has 39 million followers on Instagram. She is a singer, actress & a comedienne and often is referred to as a "triple-threat" in the entertainment world.
Above left, photo of Lele at a voice lesson at PMI
Ms. Pons is considered one of the most influential young people (in the world) & as a teenager it was here at PMI (under the tutelage of Oscar Diaz, Jr.) that she began her vocal training. She often comments (in interviews) on the value of her classical training as the basis for other singing styles -including popular music.
On the video below Lele Pons speaks on the value she feels classical-training offers a popular music singing style.
In the video below see the judges' shocked reaction on THE VOICE-Mexico (La Voz Mexico) when they realize the person behind the curtain singing a cover of Christina Aguilera's iconic ballad "BEAUTIFUL" (which she 1st coached as a teenager here at PMI-Miami with Director Oscar Diaz, Jr.) is none other than the show's own host LELE PONS -who is a promising artist in her own right!
Links to FOLLOW Lele's career:
Instagram: @lelepons
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lele/
YouTube: Lele Pons
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lelepons
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Monica Camafreita as Inez in a Regina Opera production of Il Trovatore
Soprano MONICA CAMAFREITA, a long-time PMI student, began vocal studies with Oscar Diaz, Jr. as a teenager at the age of 14 yrs. old. Presently based out of New York City she continues studies with Mr. Diaz, Jr. when in Miami or when Mr. Diaz, Jr. travels to teach in NYC.
Ms. Camafreita stays musically very active -whether singing at opera fundraisers, offering Strauss songs at lieder recitals or learning & performing new operatic roles.
While still in high school Ms. Camafreita was declared a winner in the South Florida chapter of the NATS auditions. Also (during that time) she won numerous voice scholarship awards from various South Florida music clubs & organizations. As a high school senior she was nominated by the Arts Recognition and Talent Search to receive an award recognition and also for her biography to be published in “Who’s Who”. She then later attended the Manhattan School of Music in NYC –where afterwards she then remained and made “the city” her home.
Ms. Camafreita still busy as a singer/performer was heard as L’Amour in Gluck’s ECHO ET NARCISSE with Brooklyn Opera Works. She also (in May 2019) sang Inez in IL TROVATORE with Regina Opera and in July there was Tatyana in EUGENE ONEGIN with Eurasia Festival. Other 2019 performances included Almirena in RINALDO with New York Opera Forum as well as Wellgunde in DAS RHEINGOLD, Elisabetta in MARIA STUARDA, and Micaela in CARMEN all with the New York Opera Forum. In December there was also a self-produced performance of Beth in LITTLE WOMEN & in March 2020 she will bow as La Ciesca in GIANNI SCHICCHI -once again with Regina Opera.
Video of Monica Camafreita singing "Pie Jesu" from the Rutter REQUIEM
with the Manhattan Opera Repertory Ensemble -NYC
Monica Camafreita's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
For more on Ms. Camafreita visit these links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monica.camafreita
Instagram: @camafreita
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Lyric Tenor MIGUEL LLERENA, also a long-time student of PMI's director Oscar Diaz, Jr., made his Florida Grand Opera mainstage debut in the role of Giuseppe in La Traviata in 2008. Other roles with the Florida Grand Opera include Athanaël in Thais & Yakuside in Madama Butterfly. Mr. Llerena has also sung both the role of Fenton & Dr. Caius in Falstaff with the Intermezzo Artist Program. He has been a member of the FGO chorus since 2005 and was awarded a 1st place at the National Association of Teachers of Singing South Florida chapter auditions in the Upper Level Adult Men Category.
Listen below to hear Miguel Llerena singing a snippet of "Adios Granada" from the Zarzuela EMIGRANTES at a PMI voice recital & to read his PMI GOOGLE endorsement.
Miguel Llerena's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"Oscar Diaz is an amazingly talented voice teacher and coach, I'd say one of the best in the nation. His vast and profound knowledge of the workings all types of voices makes him a true master of vocal pedagogy. His unique ability to make every voice from the beginner to the professional improve, makes him a gift to the musical world. His mastery of teaching operatic bel canto with the greatest and soundest of vocal techniques is unparalleled. His voice pedagogy is directly tied to the greatest of bel canto teachers from the golden age of opera. Oscar Diaz will always be completely truthful with your vocal abilities and will give it his all in order to take your voice to great heights. He is tireless in this endeavor. Oscar, a teacher/ coach for any singer... from the beginner, to the professional. The opera community and I are blessed to have this professional in our world"
-Miguel Llerena (Tenor)
Pic above from June 2010
Is of the late-great Lyric-Spinto Soprano JOUVANCA JEAN-BAPTISTE
& Tenor MIGUEL LLERENA singing:
"O Soave fanciulla" from Puccini's LA BOHEME at a PMI Recital.
Visit the following links for more on Mr. Llerena:
Instagram: @miguelnmiami
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miguelllerena
E-mail: miguel3@comcast.net
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Click the above MIDDLE pic to link to a video of Ms. Rosie Herrera's performance (at a June 2011 PMI Recital) of "The Girl in 14G" by Tesori (pictured accompanying Ms. Herrera is Gregory Szeto)
Lyric-coloratura Soprano ROSIE HERRERA (also a renowned choreographer/director) is a long-time PMI vocal student. She is a compelling artist whose vocal interpretations have won her a 1st place award at the South Florida National Association of Teachers of Singing competition/audition in the musical theatre category. Her varied repertory includes everything from operatic arias of Handel & Mozart, latin music of the 1940's-1970's, to the works of modern classical composers such as Kurt Weill & Aaron Copland.
Rosie Herrera's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"Oscar Diaz's training is unique in that it creates complete artists. His students are knowledgable, professional, artistic, and above all phenomenal technicians. He brings out the beauty of each individual instrument and doesn't create "cookie cutter" singers. Because he is so deeply passionate he hold his students to a standard of excellence that pushes each student, regardless of experience, to continue to improve and to find more freedom and expression. As his student I came to Oscar with a lot of vocal challenges. He has shown me how to embrace the uniqueness of my voice and to find power and freedom in a wide range of repertoire. Oscar's mastery is apparent in all he does and I would suggest any singer who is serious about a professional career to give him a call"
-Rosie Herrera, Renowned Dancer/Choreographer & (Lyric-coloratura Soprano)
For more info on Ms. Rosie Herrera link below:
Website: Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosieherreradancetheater/
Instagram: rosieherreradancetheatre
E-mail: rhdt@me.com
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Tenor BRIAN INERFELD began training with Oscar Diaz, Jr. as a senior in high school in preparation for his University of Central Florida voice auditions. He was ultimately successful in being accepted into the UCF's school of music vocal performance program and received the following comments regarding his audition from the UCF faculty:
"Your voice shows great promise and you were among the most expressive singers we have heard this year. Your acting instincts are great and musicality is very high as well"
He is multi-faceted & is comfortable in different styles including popular music, musical theatre & classical.
Listen below to hear Brian Inerfeld's cover of Jessie J's FLASHLIGHT recorded (while a student at PMI) in July 2018.
Brian Inerfeld's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"I have been taking lessons from Oscar for only about four months now and the only word I can think of to properly describe the experience is “wow!” You can not find a more dedicated mentor to teach you about your instrument! He genuinely takes each and every student he teaches under his wing and while he does not tend to sugar coat any of his comments and critiques, that is by far his best quality to me. He really goes note by note ensuring you are using your voice safely and the sound is as good as it can be! He tells you as it is and works you tirelessly to get the most perfect sound you can get! It may be tiring but the work is far worth the reward. If you want to improve and learn a great amount about your voice I STRONGLY recommend Oscar Diaz to any aspiring vocalist out there. He is truly amazing!" -Brian Inerfeld (Tenor)
For more on Brian Inerfeld visit:
Instagram: @brianinerfeld
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrianInerfeldMusic/
YouTube: Brian Inerfeld
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Mezzo-Soprano JENNIFER MAER of the Florida Grand Opera chorus has been a student of Oscar Diaz, Jr. (Director of PMI) since 2017. She is a professional (working) singer/musician who holds degrees in voice from FIU. Besides her performing Ms. Maer also works both as a choral director for Miami-Dade public school system and is a section leader/soloist for the St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church.
Hear (in the video below) Mezzo-Soprano Jennifer Maer singing a "snippet" of
PRELUDIOS: "Madre todas las noches" by Manuel De Falla
Jennifer Maer's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"I'm so thankful to have discovered Performer's Music Institute. My teacher, Mr. Oscar Diaz, is not only a gifted instructor for advanced vocal technique, but he is also very perceptive at analyzing and fixing performance, staging, and stage presence. I've studied for YEARS with other teachers, and have grown the most with Oscar. I also teach music in the public schools, and his training of ME has also had a positive effect on my OWN students! He sets the bar high, and I'm loving working with him!"
-Jennifer Maer (Mezzo-Soprano)
For more info on Ms. Maer visit:
Instagram: @mezzojen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jen.maer
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Tenor JAVIER ENRIQUE FERRER began his studies in voice with Oscar Diaz, Jr. at the age of 13 yrs. old and was accepted with scholarship (upon graduating from Miami's New World School of the Arts High School) to the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music.
Ferrer also received acceptance letters from the Manhattan School of Music, Boston Conservatory, New England Conservatory and the Chicago College of Performing Arts.
At Cleveland Institute, Ferrer continued studies with internationally acclaimed tenor Vinson Cole.
Video below is of Javier Ferrer (at PMI Recital 6-4-2011) -18 yrs. old singing
"Sure on this Shining Night" by Samuel Barber
In addition, Ferrer was among only 18 finalists in the world to be selected beyond the first round of auditions at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music.
He also won numerous awards including being selected a finalist in the Ars Flores Young Artist Concerto Competition & has been a recipient of numerous first-place scholarship awards from the Miami Music Teachers’ Association and the National Association of Teachers of Singing Auditions/Competition.
blFor more on Javier Ferrer visit:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/javier.e.ferrer
Instagram: @javier.e.ferrer
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Soprano BLES CHAVEZ-BERNSTEIN is a performing artist & also a renowned author who dubs herself as "The Singing Poet". She is known for her deep sense of expression and also for her unusual ability to effectively connect the different art forms and disciplines which have influenced her in her life. She is all at once an author, a singer, and also a scholar. She has performed all over the world meanwhile always uniting & sharing her love of multiple art forms.
Bles Chavez-Bernstein's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"There is so much to say about Oscar as a unique artist, a devoted teacher, a master voice "builder", and a kind person, but this space is not enough for me to write everything so I will focus on him as a voice teacher. I started voice lessons with him not as the typical high school graduate looking to build a professional career in the field of opera but as a healthcare professional who only wanted to sing classical music well. After a few years of training with him I ended up being accepted in a local conservatory with a scholarship grant in a college program, major in music and vocal performance. I loved singing all my life that I was willing to do what it took to achieve the "excellence" I always dreamed of. My path was far from easy as I had to work the night shift in order to attend school during the day. I also had my share of vocal faults due to fatigue and stress from a demanding schedule. Oscar helped me through all these difficulties and never gave up on me. He probably saw how much I loved singing...not just singing, but excellent singing. After a few years of studies at the conservatory I had to move overseas and despite the major disruption from my move I continued to sing at every opportunity I was given. I still live abroad but every time I return to the US I take lessons from Oscar to make sure my voice stays on the right track. Looking back to the past few years, I believe I have come a long way. I have done solo concerts both in the US and abroad and continue to receive invitations to perform on stage. Miracles can happen... that, I believe. I am grateful for not only the strong foundation Oscar has built in my singing voice but also for the inspiration he always evokes"
-Bles Chavez-Bernstein (Soprano & Poet)
Website: http://www.blessingingpoet.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bles.chavezbernstein
YouTube: Bles Chavez-Bernstein
Instagram: @blessingingpoet
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One of PMI's youngest ever voice student: 8 yr. old SASHA PORTOCARRERO.
The soundtrack from the video below is of Sasha's -ACOUSTIC (no amplification)- performance at PMI’s June 8th, 2019 Voice Recital. She is singing MY FAVORITE THINGS from The Sound of Music by Rodgers & Hammerstein.
Bengy Cid-Portocarrero's (Sasha's mother) TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of her daughter's training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. : "Fantastic teacher! My 8 year old daughter found her instrument with her wonderful teacher Oscar. He is professional in every sense of the word. He can even teach a tree to sing! Lol. My daughter loves her music teacher and she now sings beautifully...I highly recommend PMI"
-Bengy Cid-Portocarrero (Entertainment professional & CEO of renowned Zhantra entertainment)
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Bass GIOVANNI MASCHI (a long-time PMI student of Oscar Diaz, Jr.) possesses a uniquely rich & robust instrument which has been praised ever since his having been declared (at 17 yrs. of age) a winner in the Classical Singer's High School Competition preliminary round. Judges mentioned his "major low notes" & his instrument being "a voice w/career potential". Other successes have also included his being chosen the 2007 Florida Stephen Foster Competition winner & in 2008 the South Florida chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Winner in the 1st year College Men division. He is locally known for his reverend interpretation of the bass role (Sarastro) in Mozart's Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) -a role which he has often sung.
Hear him in the video below singing at 18 yrs. of age the iconic bass anthem "Ol' Man River" from the musical SHOWBOAT by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II
Giovanni Maschi's TESTIMONIAL/Endorsement of training at PMI -with Oscar Diaz, Jr. :
"Singers of all genres and voice types would benefit tremendously from just a single lesson; but listening to his long-term students at his recitals and other performances, and recognizing their progress should make any serious singer want to be a part of this studio forever"
-Giovanni Maschi (Bass)
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Click the COLOR pic above to link to a video of Genesis Marichal singing: "Va! Laisse couler mes larmes" from WERTHER by J. Massenet at a December 2014 PMI Recital.
GENESIS MARICHAL is a Mezzo-Soprano who began her vocal training at PMI (under the tutelage of Oscar Diaz, Jr.) at 13 yrs. old. Throughout her years at PMI she received numerous awards -including twice having won a 1st place at the South Florida chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition/auditions- & also having been chosen a Merit Scholarship winner by the Miami Music Teachers Association. Genesis also has sung as part of the Florida Grand Opera Chorus and often has performed roles in the opera scenes programs presented by the PMI Opera Theatre.
In the video below hear Genesis Marichal as a teenager singing "Alfonsina y el Mar" by Ariel Ramirez at a June 2009 PMI Recital (Accompanist is Gregory Szeto)
For more on Ms. Genesis Marichal visit:
Instagram: sega_genesis89
E-mail: genesismarichal@gmail.com
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LINKS to other PMI STUDENTS' PERFORMANCES:
June 2007 - Members of PMI'S OPERA THEATRE ENSEMBLE perform "Nur stille, stille,stille, stille..." (Final Quintet) from W. A. Mozart's DIE ZAUBERFLOTE (The Magic Flute): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uXTia1AQjY
June 2012 - Melissa Ruiz (Soprano) - sings "Elle a fui, la tourterelle" from Les Contes d'Hoffman by Jacques Offenbach: https://youtu.be/SnUpFcH4mmk
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Video below is of JOUVANCA JEAN-BAPTISTE (Lyric-Spinto Soprano) singing "Si, mi chiamano Mimi" from LA BOHEME by Puccini (Opera San Jose/2011)
IN MEMORIAM
JOUVANCA JEAN-BAPTISTE (1979-2017)
"The Haitian Diva"
Ms. Jean-Baptiste, one of PMI's biggest "flag-bearer",
studied voice with Oscar Diaz, Jr. for over 10 years.
She sang throughout the world in Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess and also had performed leading roles with the Florida Grand Opera & Opera San Jose amongst others.
A memorable debut included her having sung the title role
in the US west coast premiere of
David Carlson's Anna Karenina.
In the "In Memoriam" video clip below she sings (as a student at PMI)
a snippet of "Vissi d'arte" from Puccini's Tosca
-a role with which she will always remain identified.
A post performance pic of Soprano Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste (center) after her opening night performance with the Florida Grand Opera in the title role of Puccini's Tosca. She is surrounded by her fellow PMI colleagues (all students of Oscar Diaz, Jr., pictured far right) who also all sang that evening as part of the Florida Grand Opera Chorus.
They are (left to right) Tenor Alex Diaz, Mezzo-soprano Lisa Gansar Pitman,
Tenor Miguel Llerena & Soprano Melissa Ruiz.
