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About

Christine Ayanna Aaron
is a Guyanese-American soprano, currently studying classical voice
and musical theater performance.

Most recently, Christine sang the roles of Fortuna, Damigella, and Pallade in the Chicago Summer Opera production of Monteverdi's final opera, L’incoronazione di Poppea, as well as part of the Choro di Amori in the same production. Prior to that, Christine studied the role of Musetta in Puccini’s La Bohème with The Century Opera.

Christine has featured in recital and concert settings, including 5 concerts with her Juilliard Extension classmates, and live performances of Schubert’s “Ave Maria”, “Summertime” from Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, and “The Glamorous Life” from Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, among other pieces.

Christine has performed the national anthems of both the United States and Guyana for special ceremonies and cultural events held by the Cricket Hall of Fame and the Guyana Cultural Association. She played the role of Cynthia in a staged reading of BRAATA Productions’ Welcome to America: A Caribbean Musical, and was praised for her natural acting ability, vocal performance, and comedic timing. In 2015, she was awarded the Judge’s Award for an Outstanding Overall Performance at the William Haralson Vocal Competition.


Performance highlights

Sang the roles of Fortuna, Damigella, and Pallade in Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea with Chicago Summer Opera
August 2022

Performed in The Century Opera’s inaugural aria gala concert
April 2022

Schubert’s “Ave Maria” at St. James Catholic Parish in Pittsburgh, PA
September 2021

Performed solo and as part of a choir at two events in
celebration of Guyana’s 50th anniversary as a republic
February 2020

Performed live with Black Tie Brass at Pianos NYC
December 2019

Played the role of Cynthia in a staged reading
of “Welcome to America: A Caribbean Musical”
November 2018

Training

The Juilliard School, Extension
Voice Instructor: Kurt Alakulppi
Ongoing

Private instruction with Kurt Alakulppi
Ongoing

Performers Career Center
Ongoing

Dom Minasi Guitar
2015-2017

Wickham Vocal Studios
2014-2016

Photo by Jody Christopherson

Photo by Shanel Smith

Photo by Shanel Smith