Resident Artists
Nina Yoshida Nelsen, mezzo-soprano
AVA third-year resident artist
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CAEducation: M.M. in Vocal Performance, Boston University; B.M. in Violin Performance and Psychology, Boston University, Magna Cum Laude
Competitions: 2006 Jensen Vocal Competition, National Finalist; 2006 Metropolitan Opera National Council National Semi-Finalist; Loren L. Zachary Society National Vocal Competition, National Finalist, 2005; Palm Springs Vocal Competition, Finalist, 2004; West Bay Opera Superstar Competition, Finalist, 2004; Performing Arts Foundation Vocal Competition, first Place, 2004; Profant Foundation Vocal Competition, First Place, 2002 - 2004.
Roles at AVA: Larina, Eugene Onegin, Erika, Vanessa, Rosette, Manon, Dorabella, Così fan tutte; Marfa Ignatevna Kabanova and Glasa, Kat'a Kabanová; Annina, La traviata.
Other roles: Stephano, Romeo et Juliette, New Jersey Opera Theatre, 2007. Rebecca Nurse, The Crucible, Utah Festival Opera; Countess, The Daughter of the Regiment, Orange County Opera (educational outreach); Suzuki, Madama Butterfly, Livermore Valley Opera; Kate Pinkerton and Suzuki (cover), Opera Santa Barbara; title role, Carmen, Komische Kammeroper, Munich; Mother, The Tales of Hoffmann, Komische Kammeroper, Munich; Dorabella, Così fan tutte (abbreviated version), Opera Providence, OPERAtunity; Idamante, Idomeneo, Boston University Opera Institute; Hermia, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Boston University Opera Institute; Lulu, Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (Foss), Boston University Opera Institute; Tisbe, Cenerentola, Opera Providence.
Website: Nina Yoshida Nelsen
