Jeremiah Symphony Vocal Soloist Laura Beckel Thoreson

Posted on February 13, 2019

On Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 7:30 PM, PYP will perform Leonard Bernstein’s Jeremiah Symphony, sung in Hebrew by mezzo-soprano soloist Laura Beckel Thoreson.

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Praised for her warm, rich tone quality, sensitive musicality, and compelling stage presence, mezzo-soprano Laura Beckel Thoreson is a rising presence in the opera and concert world.

Equally at home in the opera house, on the concert stage, and in the recital hall, Ms. Thoreson has appeared as a solo guest artist with such groups as Portland Opera, Eugene Opera, Indianapolis Opera, Augusta Opera, Utah Festival Opera, Indiana University Opera Theatre, the Oregon Symphony, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, San Juan Symphony, the Bach Cantata Choir and Orchestra, and many more, and has been a four-time guest artist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

A native of Vancouver, Washington, Ms. Thoreson was a member of the voice faculty at the University of Portland for three years, and is currently on faculty at Clark College in Vancouver. She also maintains a full private voice studio in the Portland area. Ms. Thoreson is an enthusiastic member of NATS (the National Association of Teachers of Singing), and is a frequent clinician and adjudicator for choral programs, festivals, and vocal competitions throughout the Northwest. She is also a proud member of AGMA (the American Guild of Musical Artists).

Read her full bio on her website.