Jennifer Lane
Mezzo-soprano
Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Lane is “a singer whose dark, bottomless voice is matched by her expressiveness and intelligence.” The press has described her singing as “clear, rich, plangent,” “compelling and dramatic,” and possessing “agility and charisma,” “awesome technique and gorgeous tone,” praising her Apollo in Handel’s Terpsicore as “a glowing god of music who dominated the stage.” Ms. Lane is internationally recognized for her striking interpretations of repertoire ranging from the early baroque to today’s composers, and has made over forty commercial CD recordings, as well as two award-winning films films: The Opera Lover and Dido and Aeneas, with the Mark Morris Dance Group. Ms. Lane’s career also spans opera production and direction. She currently serves as Associate Professor of Voice at the University of North Texas, having taught for nine years at Stanford University and two years at University of Kentucky-Lexington.