Julie Makerov,
Soprano
2001 - 2003

Engagements during the 2005 - 2006 season for JULIE MAKEROV include her debut with Seattle Opera where she is doublecast with soprano Jane Eaglen as Rosalinde in that company's production of Die Fledermaus, followed by a tour to Japan with the Met where she will cover the role of Gerhilde (Die Walkure). Ms Makerov will then perform the roles of Donna Anna (Don Giovanni) and Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus) for Sarasota Opera.

During the 2004 - 2005 season, Ms. Makerov performed the title role in Tosca for Sarasota Opera, and covered the role of Gerhilde in Die Walküre with the Metropolitan Opera.

After her departure from Opera San José in 2003, Ms. Makerov competed in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions where she was declared a National Finalist and was featured in a Grand Final Concert with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the baton of Julius Rudel. For the Sarasota Orchestra, she performed a series of Puccini arias, duets and ensembles from Tosca, Suor Angelica, Manon Lescaut, La Rondine and La bohème. Ms. Makerov was also named a winner of the Licia Albanese Puccini Foundation Competition during the 2003 - 2004 season.