Biography
Julianne Davis, soprano, is known for her high-flying virtuosity and dramatic characterizations in operatic, concert, and song literature. She has performed extensively with Boulder Opera Company, having been cast as the Marschallin in Strauss’s Der Rossenkavalier and the Queen of the Night in Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and appearing in Opera in the Park and various other concerts around the Boulder area. Locally she has also appeared with the Boulder Chorale, Boulder Symphony, Broomfield Symphony, and Longmont Symphony, performing works from Handel to Brahms and Dvorak to Verdi. She was the soprano for the Messiah Festival of the Arts in Kansas and has performed with the Bronx Opera and the International Vocal Arts Institute in New York and Italy. Previous operatic appearances include the title role in Suor Angelica, Anina in La Traviata, Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, and Lucy in The Telephone. Musical theater roles have included Maria in The Sound of Music, Rosa Budd in Drood, Irene Molloy in Hello, Dolly!, and Mrs. Anderson in A Little Night Music. Julianne is also an accomplished pianist, having studied throughout her schooling, including in college and graduate school. She has excelled in the art of collaboration, and has played for individuals and organizations in every community where she has lived. As a seeker of excellence in technique, and having been inspired by master teachers, she takes good teaching very seriously, and believes beginners deserve the best start they can get. Julianne holds degrees in music education and vocal performance from Bethany College in Lindsborg KS and a graduate degree in vocal performance from the University of Northern Iowa.