Khori Dastoor,
Soprano
 

Former resident artist Khori Dastoor (2007 - 2010) returns as a guest artist during the 2010 - 2011 season to perform the roles of Kitty Scherbatsky (Anna Karenina) and Musetta (La bohème).

During the 2009 - 2010 season, Ms. Dastoor performed the title role in Manon, Clorinda (La Cenerentola), Susanna (The Marriage of Figaro) and Lisette (La Rondine). Other roles performed with OSJ include Adina (The Elixir of Love), Despina (Così fan tutte) and Micaela (Carmen) Ms. Dastoor made her debut during the 2007 - 2008 season, performing the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor, Sophie (Werther), Gilda (Rigoletto), and Pamina (The Magic Flute.)

Recent performances  featured Ms. Dastoor as Blondchen (The Abduction from the Seraglio) in her debut with  the Midsummer Mozart Festival. Ms. Dastoor was  also a featured soloist in OSJ's 25th Anniversary Gala Concert on September 20, 2008.

After graduating with honors from the New England Conservatory of Music, Ms. Dastoor appeared as Miss Wordsworth in Albert Herring at the Aspen Music Festival under the baton of Maestro Robert Spano, and in the roles of Gabrielle (La Vie Parisienne) Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance) and Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi) with Lake George Opera. She has frequently appeared with the community programs division of the Los Angeles Opera, and has performed the role of "Sophie de Palma" in the critically acclaimed revival of Terrence McNally's Master Class at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.

Deeply committed to new music, Ms. Dastoor created the role of La Novia in the world premiere of Lorca: Child of the Moon at the Freud Playhouse and originated the title role in the world premiere of The Tree at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. She also appeared as Mary in the world premiere of Paul Chihara's Magnificat with the Angeles Chorale and Debut Orchestra this past year. She has appeared in concert throughout the world with such acclaimed orchestras as the American Youth Symphony, the California Philharmonic, and the Presidential Symphony Orchestra of Turkey.

A native of Pasadena, Ms. Dastoor is currently concluding doctoral studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she is the recipient of the Dean's Award for the School of Arts and Architecture while an artist in residence with Opera San José.

Please visit Ms. Dastoor's website for her complete biography: www.khoridastoor.com.