Bio – Diana Cantrelle, Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano
Diana Cantrelle is at home in opera, oratorio, TV & film. Critical reviews say, “ Cantrelle is Carmen…sounds & looks great in the role…superb acting & singing”, “her deep rich voice gives new meaning to the words and her voice has vibrant vocal color & style” , “ Cantrelle’s interpretation of French repertoire, Verdi & Oratorio provides high points to performances where she shows delicate vocal warmth as well as her acting talent.” “As Amneris – Cantrelle sings with a focused thrillingly impressive sound.” “She gives is a powerful performance, with great emotion & passion.”
Diana Cantrelle has performed at the Hippodrome Theatre, Vocalypse Productions – Nova Scotia, Canada; The Lyric – Baltimore, Wolf Trap, Peabody Opera Theatre, Kennedy Center,
Washington Savoyards, L’Alliance Française, Divertimento Orchestra – Canada; Silesian State Theatre -Czech Republic, Cincinnati Opera, Capitol Operas NY & PA; Amici Opera – Philadelphia, Townsend Opera Players, Pittsburgh Undercroft Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, Opera Pacific, Pacific Symphony, Opus Concert Theatre.
Recent works include: Leonora – La Favorita, Mother – Amahl & the Night Visitors, Contralto Soloist – Bach Christmas Oratorio; Witch – Hänsel und Gretel, Amneris – AÏDA, Sir Roderick Venom – Jolly Roger, The American Prize for Opera & Oratorio Semi-Finalist 2017-18; Carmen – Carmen-Vive la Liberté, Vive la France – A Celebration of France & Friendship CD Release/Recital 2017; Madame Flora (Baba) – The Medium, Adalgisa – Norma.
Miss Cantrelle studies voice with Dr. John Van Cura and Carmen Balthrop
Voice Over – Melissa Leebaert.
Coaches with Susan Morton, Dr. Michael Adcock, Dr. François Loup & William Sharp.
She studies acting with Tom Todoroff, John Astin, Roger Brunyate & Garnett Bruce.
Cantrelle has a Masters Degree in Voice Performance/Vocal Pedagogy with minor Composition Studies from Peabody Conservatory of Music – 2012.
www.dianacantrelle.com Visit my site for sound clips & updates!
http://www.youtube.com/dianacantrellediva – Live performance clips!
Professional Affiliations:
Screen Actors Guild, American Guild of Musical Artists &
Actors Equity Association
