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Jessica Strong

When reading Canadian soprano Jessica Strong’s resume, one is struck that at the relatively young age of 31, she has already sung so many major roles: Elvira, Micaela, Amelia Grimaldi, Alice Ford, Lina, Donna Anna and Vanessa to name just some. Whether or contemporary, Strong tackles her roles fearlessly, with beauty of tone and dramatic commitment. This spring, she received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the vocally and dramatically challenging role by Mieczyslaw Weinberg.

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