Sophia Heinz, Voice
Sophia Heinz is a mezzo-soprano from Maple Valley, Washington currently pursuing a Master of Music in Voice and Opera Performance at Northwestern University. Receiving her bachelor's degree cum laude from Vanderbilt University in Voice Performance and History, Heinz appeared there as June/Semele, Dorabella/Così fan tutte, Mum/Albert Herring, Armelinde/Pauline Viardot's Cendrillon, and premiered the leading role of Tía in Jason Brauer's new opera La muñeca menor. Heinz made her European debut performing the role of Marcellina/Le Nozze di Figaro with Prague Summer Nights at the historic Estates Theatre in Prague.
With Northwestern Opera Theater, Heinz has appeared as Hänsel/Hänsel und Gretel, Der Trommler/Der Kaiser von Atlantis, and covered the role of Dorabella/Così fan tutte. Heinz has been recognized as a Concerto Competition Finalist with the Blair School of Music (Ravel's Shéhérazade), NATS Mid-South regional winner, NATS national semi-finalist, Orpheus Competition and national semi-finalist, and YoungArts national winner.