Cynthia Wohlschlager

About

Cynthia Wohlschlager is a mezzo-soprano, voice pedagogue, and stage director with extensive performance and teaching experience. Praised for her dramatic depth and vocal versatility, Wohlschlager has performed extensively in opera, oratorio, and recital across international and domestic venues. She serves as Voice and Opera Faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music and as Associate Artistic Director for Nightingale Opera Theatre. Her directing credits span over 35 productions emphasizing storytelling that is musically informed, socially relevant, and dramatically compelling. Wohlschlager's pedagogical philosophy emphasizes strong collaborative practice, musical integrity, dramaturgical clarity, championing new works and living composers. She directs with commanding intensity, blending powerful vocal performance with dramatic nuance and humor, making her an influential teacher for singers pursuing both performance and artistic interpretation.

Education & Qualifications

DMA in Voice Performance, Pedagogy, and Literature from James Madison University. Professional Studies Diploma from Cleveland Institute of Music. BM and MM in Voice Performance from University of Akron.

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