Abigail Fischer Explained
Abigail Fischer is an American mezzo-soprano.
Fischer is known for her commitment to contemporary music, having premiered works by composers Missy Mazzoli, John Zorn, Nico Muhly and Elliot Carter.[1]
She performed the role of Mrs. X.E. in the world premiere of Angel's Bone, winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Music, by composer Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek.[2]
Notable world premieres
Critical reception
"...Abigail Fischer, whose throbbing low register and open-hearted performing style reminded me of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson." Heidi Waleson, The Wall Street Journal[7]
"After years of growing up in public, Missy Mazzoli's dreamlike opera lived up to great expectations and made a star of Abigail Fischer." Steve Smith, Time Out New York[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Repertoire. Abigail Fischer. September 5, 2019.
- Web site: 2017 Winners: Du Yun. pulitzer.org. September 5, 2019.
- Web site: Review: In 'Angel's Bone,' Terrified Seraphim at the Mercy of Mortals. Corinna da. Fonseca-Wollheim. January 7, 2016. September 5, 2019. The New York Times.
- Web site: Stormy Waters Decide a Family's Fate . January 10, 2015. The New York Times.
- Web site: Review: Song from the Uproar. December 1, 2016. September 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160927174350/https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/review-song-from-the-uproar-off-off-broadway. dead.
- Web site: THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE: A Short Happy Evening of Song with Maira Kalman and Nico Muhly. The New York Public Library. September 5, 2019.
- Web site: Staying in Character. Heidi. Waleson. February 28, 2012. September 5, 2019. The Wall Street Journal.
- Web site: The best (and worst) opera and classical music of 2012. Time Out New York. September 5, 2019.
