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Haitian-American soprano Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste joins OSJ's resident
company during the 2010 - 2011 season, debuting in the title roles of
Anna Karenina and Tosca and as Mimì in La bohème.
Ms. Jean-Baptiste recently made her mainstage debut with Florida
Grand Opera in the role of The Abbess in Suor Angelica.
Previously, she sang with West Bay Opera, understudying the role of
Cio-cio-san in Madama Butterfly. Other roles in the soprano's
repertoire include Suor Angelica (Suor Angelica), Mother (Amahl
and the Night Visitors) and Miss Rose (Lakmé).
Ms. Jean-Baptiste has participated in the Intermezzo Young Artist
Program and has been a semi-finalist in the Jensen Foundation Vocal
Competition, as well as competing in the Metropolitan Opera National
Council Auditions District Level Competition.
Ms. Jean-Baptiste's residency made possible
in part by a Fellowship Grant from Catherine Bullock. |