Soprano Elizabeth Moran has received praise for her “brilliant coloratura” (Opera Magazine), “moving and expressive” performances (Echo), and “vocal acrobatics and élan.” (Bangkok Post)
Reflecting a growing international career, Elizabeth has taken the stage in Europe, Asia and the United States, with her debuts in Europe and Asia earning her international acclaim. Most recently, Elizabeth performed the role of Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro in New York City (October 2022), appeared in concert with ISV in Philadelphia, and at the European Music Institute in Vienna under the direction of Maestro Francisco Araiza.
Other engagements include concert tours with the Jenaer Philharmonie and Maestro Enrico Delamboye as well as appearances with the Bergische Symphoniker. Elizabeth appeared as The Parrot in the world premiere of internationally-acclaimed composer Somtow Sucharitkul’s “Mahosot: Architect of Dreams” with Maestro Trisdee na Patalung of Opera Siam (Bangkok). Mahosot is the seventh installment in Sucharitkul’s masterpiece “Ten Lives of the Buddha,” which Opera Now has described as “the largest classical music work of all time.” Recognized by Opera Magazine (London) as a “standout,” Elizabeth was praised for “her brilliant coloratura work.”
Elizabeth opened the 2019 season with Staatstheater Darmstadt under the direction of Maestro Ruth Reinhardt, thrilling audiences in her European debut.
“Elizabeth harmoniously combines vocal exuberance with darkened tonal values…The voice vibrates in a deep internalization…with coloratura security and brilliant top tones.” (Braunschweiger Zeitung)
Previous standout performances include solo appearances with the Zadig Trio and the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, the New Asia Chamber Orchestra in New York, and the American Church in Paris. Ms. Moran’s debuted in France in 2017 in Les Voix des Filles with L’Art du Chant Français. She has also appeared in concerts in northwest Germany; as a guest soloist with the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra; as Hamlet’s Ophélie; Blonde in Die Entführung aus dem Serail; la princesse in L’Enfant et les Sortilèges; Sister Genovieffa in Suor Angelica; and Morgana in Handel’s Alcina.
“Absolutely stunning.” (Bill Frisell)
A lover of jazz and modern international music, Elizabeth is also quickly capturing attention with her “soulful vocals” and “natural use of colors and technical abilities.” She has been praised by industry greats as “incredibly moving” (David Broza, Israeli guitarist-singer-songwriter) and “absolutely stunning” (Bill Frisell, American Jazz guitarist/composer). She appears regularly at some of New York City hot spots and will be releasing her debut jazz album in the spring of 2024, recorded at the iconic Van Gelder Studio, featuring Joe Farnsworth (Drums), Stacy Dillard (Sax), Joe Block (piano), John Webber (Bass) and Rob Nuovo (Guitar).
