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Biography
Sound Sample: MOZART: Tu virginum from Exultate, Jubilate The New York Times has praised Soprano, Jane Shivick for her “character and vocal richness” (Winner’s Concert-Metropolitan Opera Auditions). The Boston Globe affirms that “Shivick has a voice evenly glamorous throughout its compass and an engaging stage presence” (Museum of Fine Arts Concert). Recently, Ms. Shivick performed the role of La Donna in Opera Providence’s world premiere of Enrico Garzilli’s Michelangelo to critical acclaim at the Providence Performing Arts Center, RI where “she sang perhaps the finest song in the show, the touching “Deep in Your Heart” (The Providence Journal). Her 2008-2009 season includes a return to Tuckerman Hall, Worcester, MA to perform in Opera Gala IV. She will appear as a guest soloist with the Massachusttes Symphony Orchestra for their Holiday Pops concert at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA and will return to sing with the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra performing Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. In recital, she performs in Sturbridge, MA with pianist,Olga Rogach. She will also make a guest appearance with Opera Providence. A versatile soprano, Ms. Shivick is equally at home in opera, oratorio, concert, and recital. The Boston Herald stated, “Shivick’s slightly exotic-toned soprano sounded lovely in an aria from Massenet’s Hérodiade. But she particularly impressed with her remarkably subtle delivery of the famous “Un bel di” from Puccini’s Madame Butterfly” (Esplanade Concert). Orchestral credits include such works as Mozart’s Exultate Jubilate, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Brahms’s Requiem, Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, Dvořák’s Stabat Mater, and Verdi’s Requiem for which she was praised for her “brilliant tone” (Worcester Telegram & Gazette). Ms. Shivick has appeared as a soloist with the Boston Civic Symphony, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Pro Musica, Heritage Chorale, Assabet Valley Mastersingers, the Worcester Chorus, and Opera Providence. The Boston Globe declares, “Soprano Jane Shivick boasts a big voice with a metallic ring, bold high notes, and an ardent delivery. She has all the goods and is on her way to great things” (Boston Civic Symphony Concert). Following a recent performance with the Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra, the Providence Journal avows, “Shivick proved that she has a velvety side and that she’s always right on target” (Schubert’s Mass in Aflat). As a 1998 National Winner in the renowned Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Shivick was awarded a debut performance and NPR broadcast with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under the direction of Sir Charles MacKerras. In 1997, she also garnered second prize in both the Metropolitan Opera New England Regional National Council Auditions and the Bel Canto Vocal Scholarship Foundation. Subsequently, she has been awarded Encouragement Grants through the Gerda Lissner Foundation’s international vocal competition and has furthered her vocal studies at the Aspen Music Festival as a member of the Aspen Opera Theater Center where she covered the role of Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni conducted by Maestro Julius Rudel. Ms. Shivick has also toured with Sherrill Milnes and Friends as a member of the V.O.I.C.Experience Program in Orlando, FL. In recital, she has been heard on Boston's WGBH, Worcester's WICN, and Cape Cod and the Island's WOMR radio broadcasts. Her performances have also been broadcast on WCUW Radio, 91.3FM in Worcester, MA. Ms. Shivick is a graduate of Assumption College and has furthered her musical studies at the Hartt School of Music. She continues to give vocal workshops and masterclasses throughout the New England area. |