Photo by Lenny Foster.
Production by West Bay Opera
Heather Antonissen sings opera, jazz and music theater. Photo by Lenny Foster.
Beautiful singer of jazz standards, opera, cabaret and music theater, located in the northern new mexico region. Photo by Lenny Foster.
Production of Tales of Hoffman at North Bay Opera.
Can You Feel...
Passion, romance, fun and delight are all part of the magic in the voice of Heather Antonissen. Whether singing opera, jazz, music theater or cabaret, Heather transports you to another world full of color, beauty and charm.
Classically trained at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Heather has traveled throughout the country bringing her delightful and enchanting performances to private homes and concert stages. Equally skilled in classical music, jazz standards or show tunes, a performance by Heather Antonissen is an event to treasure.
Currently residing in the Northern New Mexico region, Heather is available for concerts, receptions, wedding, voice lessons, dinner events and more. You can also attend her live performances and shows. Learn more on the following pages, then contact her. If you want music you'll remember, have Heather perform for your next event!
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Biography
Roles
2nd Lady, Die Zauberflöte
West Bay Opera
Fiordiligi, Cosi Fan Tutte
San Francisco Music Center
Tisbe, La Cenerentola
Bay Shore Lyric Opera
Mother, Hansel and Gretel
Giulietta, Les Contes d'Hoffmann
North Bay Opera
Witch/Mother, Hansel and Gretel
Livermore Valley Opera
Carmen, Carmen
Opera California
Aurora, Doña Francisquita
Jarvis Conservatory
Lola, Cavalleria Rusticana
Mother, Amahl and the Night Visitors
San Francisco Lyric Opera
Flora (cover), La Traviata
Opera San José
Hansel, Hansel and Gretel
Longwood Opera
"Father", The Fantastics
Majestic Theater Troupe
Ensembles
La Clemenza di Tito
Fremont Symphony
Carmen
Die Fledermaus
Chautauqua Opera
Don Pasquale
Concert Performances
In Concert
Santa Fe Opera Guild
Taos Soundscapes
SF Performance Showcase
Mozart's Requiem
Masterworks Chorale
Recital Concert
San Francisco Choral Society
A Little Sondheim Music
Chautauqua Opera Studio
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
New England Conservatory
Haydn's Paukenmesse
Oregon State University
Awards
MET Competition Regional Finalist
N. California
East Bay Opera League Finalist
NATS Regional Competition Winner
Training
Jarvis Zarzuela Apprentice
Napa, California
Chautauqua Opera Studio Artist
Chautauqua Institute, NY
New England Conservatory of Music
M.M. in Vocal Performance
George Fox University
B.A. in Vocal Performance
Conductors
* Philip Kuttner
* Bryan Baker
* Barbara Day-Turner
* John Moriarty
Directors
* Ross Halper
* Daniel Helfgot
* Jay Lesenger
* Bill Fabris
Coaches
* Robert Wood
* Marcie Stapp
* Erie Mills
* Charlie Riecker
Other
* Conducting
* Stage Combat
* Ballroom Dance
* French
* Spanish
Heather Antonissen has performed throughout the United States in a variety of mainstage productions and venues including opera, music theater, jazz standards and recital. Heather has performed with Chautauqua Opera, Opera San Jose, North Bay Opera, West Bay Opera, San Francisco Lyric Opera, Longwood Opera, Bay Shore Lyric Opera, Livermore Opera, Masterworks Chorale and the San Francisco Choral Society. Her operatic roles include Fiordiligi in Cosi fan Tutte, Giulietta in Les Contes d’Hoffman, Carmen in Carmen, Flora in La Traviata, Tisbe in Cenerentola and the Mother in both Amahl and the Night Visitors and Hansel und Gretel.
In recital and oratorio, Heather has performed as soloist in Mozart’s Requiem, Haydn’s Paukenmesse, Handel’s Messiah and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. She has performed in concert with the San Francisco Choral Society, San Francisco Performance Showcase and with Masterworks Chorale.
Her competition honors include regional finalist in the Pacific Region Met Competition, finalist in the East Bay Opera League Competition, and winner in the National Association of Teachers of Singing regional competition. She has also participated in the Chautauqua Opera Young Artist Program and the Jarvis Zarzuela Program.
A native of Anchorage, Alaska, Heather initially attended college on a basketball scholarship and went on to graduate summa cum laude from Oregon State University with a degree in voice, conducting and theater. She then received a graduate degree magna cum laude from the New England Conservatory. Currently a resident of Taos, New Mexico, Heather performs in a variety of styles including jazz, music theater and classical music.
Recordings
Videos
Voice Overs
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Playlist
Just as important as singing...is speaking.
Just as important as singing...
is speaking.
Click on the play button at right to listen to sound clips of the different styles of voice work that are available through the voice of Heather Antonissen.
Photo by Lenny Foster
Photo by Leslie Lancaster
As "Aurora" in the zarzuela Dona Francisquita by Amadeo Vives.
One of the three lady's in West Bay Opera's production of The Magic Flute by Mozart.
Threatening Tamino in West Bay Opera's Production of the Magic Flute.
Part of Chautauqua Opera's Production of "Die Fledermaus".
Playing Guilietta in North Bay Opera's Production of "The Tales of Hoffman".
Friends in Chautauqua Opera's Studio Apprentice Program.
The Fantastics cast with women as the fathers!
Capital Reef National Park in Torrey, Utah. Amazing country.
Other artistic pastimes to keep those creative juices flowing.
A visit in early October to the high country of Pearl Lake, Colorado. Brrrr!
A post concert whoop from me and my wonderful accompanist Vickie Ford.
what else should I have dressed up as for Halloween?
Post recital with the incomparable Lenny Foster!
Delicate arch at Arches National Park in Utah. Gorgeous!
Photos
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"Unapologetically American"
Special music by Heather Antonissen
Wilder/Nightingale Gallery
July 3rd, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Free and open to the Public
Appearing with Barbara Jones in Concert
A Fourth of July Celebration
Graham's Grill
106 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM
July 4th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
House Concert
Selections by Romberg, Sondheim, Porter and Hundley
July 16th, 6:00 pm
3 Chamisa Drive
Taos, New Mexico
$10 suggested donation
Call 575-758-2841 for details and directions
Concert at the Taos Inn
Singing Cabaret, Jazz, Show Tunes and More
August 29th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
"Good Girls Guide to Man Management"
Starring Elizabeth Jose and Barbara Jones
September 18th, 7:30 pm
Taos Center for the Arts
In Recital with Vickie Ford
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO
October 2010
Details to Follow
"The Medium" by Gian Carlo Menotti
December, 2010
Heather Antonissen with Beth Atchely. Songs by Granados, Berlioz, Sondheim and Gounod. Price includes S&H.
Price:15
Heather Antonissen with Beth Atchley. Songs by Granados, Berlioz, Sondheim and Gounod.
Stay tuned for an upcoming CD with your favorite jazz standards.
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Heather Antonissen
Tel: + 1 541 760 7138 Email: hantonissen_gmail.com
Tel: + 1 541 760 7138
Email: hantonissen_gmail.com
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