Coloratura soprano Lindsey Blackhurst has performed roles in opera, musical theatre, straight theatre, and children’s theatre.  In July of 2011 she was seen as “Queen of the Night” in Viterbo, Italy under the conductor Stefano Vignati (Tuscia Operafestival).  In September, 2011 she and pianist Lloyd Arriola performed the concert “Songs of Love and Hate (and other minor details) as part of a fundraising series for SOPA (Supporters of the Performing Arts) benefitting a new performing arts center, in Estes Park, CO. 

In 2009-2010, she was seen at Regina Opera in Brooklyn performing “Frasquita” and covering “Norina” and “Zerlina.”  Additionally, she sang “Kristy” in Christian McLeer’s children’s opera House (Remarkable Theatre Brigade).  Other roles include Echo/Aridane auf Naxos, 2nd Lady/Die Zauberflöte (New York Opera Forum), Luisa/The Fantasticks, Lucy/You’re a…Charlie Brown, Lesley/The House of Yes.

Lindsey also performed in several concerts in Tel Aviv, Israel as a part of the International Vocal Arts Institute (Joan Dornemann), including a concert featuring the work of contemporary American Composers organized and directed by Lawrence Edelson.  While in Israel, she studied and coached with Hemdi Kfir, Benton Hess, Bob Cowart, Jane Steele, and Rainer Armbrust. 

Additional concerts include the inaugural concert of the Russian Opera of New York (William Hobbs) at Merkin Concert Hall; Fugitives Concert (Rainer Armbrust), Tel Aviv, Israel; and a recital with pianist Lloyd Arriola.  Lindsey also performs oratorio and choral work with Holy Trinity Church in Rockville Center, Long Island (John Ervin, director) and the National Chorale (Martin Josman).

Lindsey primarily studies with Claudia Friedlander (voice), Lloyd Arriola, and Gloria Parker.

In addition to singing, Lindsey currently teaches middle school chorus and drama in Bronxville, NY, directs (stage and music) children’s musicals, and works with several private students. . Ed.M/MA – Teachers College, Columbia University; BFA – University of Colorado, Boulder