Micaëla Oeste
Oeste in 2016
Born1982 (age 41–42)
Germany
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Central Arkansas (B.Mus.)
Bienen School of Music (M.A.)
OccupationSoprano singer
Years active2008–present
Websitemicaelaoeste.com

Micaëla Oeste (born 1982)[1][2] is an American operatic soprano.

Life and career

Oeste was born in Germany, where her singer parents, Wolfgang and Patty Oeste, were based.[2] In 1988, the family moved back to the United States and settled in Conway, Arkansas.[2] She studied at Conway High School,[3] and obtained her Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from the University of Central Arkansas.[4] She then pursued further studies under Karen Brunssen at the Bienen School of Music of Northwestern University and obtained a master's degree in 2008.[3]

After graduation, she enrolled in Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program of Washington National Opera and remained until 2010.[3] During the stint, in which she was mentored by Plácido Domingo, she performed in several roles, including Annina in La traviata, Nannetta in Falstaff,[1] first Niece in Britten's Peter Grimes,[5] and the Woodbird in Wagner's Siegfried.[6] In May 2010, she replaced Elizabeth Futral as Ophélie during a performance of Hamlet.[7]

Oeste performed in the "Riconoscimento" ("Tribute") track in Yanni's 2014 album, Inspirato.[8]

Oeste was featured in the world premiere of William Maselli's opera Draculette in concert performance on October 4, 2014 at Merkin Concert Hall.[9]

Since October 2021, Oeste has performed with André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 Petrucelli, Fred (January 4, 2009). "Conway soprano to perform in China with Placido Domingo". Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
  2. 1 2 3 Sharp, Elizabeth (June 21, 2009). "Patty Oeste: Vocalist-turned-music teacher uses talent to reach kids". Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
  3. 1 2 3 Harrison, Eric E. (June 2, 2013). "Conway, UCA alumna is rising voice in opera". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Northwestern Students to Perform at Kennedy Center". Northwestern Bienen School of Music. May 8, 2007. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ Smith, Tim (March 22, 2009). "Washington National Opera's staging of Peter Grimes freshly relevant in the age of A.I.G." The Baltimore Sun.
  6. ↑ Tommasini, Anthony (May 15, 2009). "Interpreting Wagner With a Touch of Marx". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  7. ↑ Wingfield, Kate (May 27, 2010). "Ophelia Outing". Metro Weekly.
  8. ↑ "Inspirato / Yanni". Allmusic. 2014. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. (archived track listing)
  9. ↑ "William Maselli Presents World Premiere Opera DRACULETTE". BroadwayWorld. September 24, 2014.
  10. ↑ Colle, Ronald (1 July 2023). "Micaëla Oeste, Soprano, since October 2021". De Limburger. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
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