Lori Fredrics

Voice Type :
Soprano

E-mail Address :
lorifredrics@hotmail.com

Web Site :
http://howardfredrics.com/Lori-Pages/voicestudio.html

LORI JOACHIM FREDRICS is a native of New York City. She holds a BM from William Paterson University of New Jersey and a MM in Voice Performance from The University of Texas at Austin.

Indeed, a rare breed among operatic sopranos, Lori is equally at home singing the standard opera repertoire, avant garde new music, 'legit' musical theatre, standard and scat-style jazz, as well as pop-style background vocals. She is known for her rich vocal tone, expressive interpretation, precise intonation,

accurate musicianship and incredibly clear diction in four languages. A knowledgeable exponent of art song repertoire, Lori takes a special interest in the works of Schumann, Mahler, Ravel, and Faure as well as works by contemporary American composers, including those by her husband, Howard Fredrics.

Lori has performed in major international music festivals in the US, Canada, Scandinavia Latin America and Asia. Her extensive performing experience includes international level opera and under the baton of such conductors as Robert Spano, Patrick Summers and Roberto Abbado among others.

Lori who began her career as a mezzo-soprano has performed numerous roles including Octavian in" Der Rosenkavalier", Cherubino in "The Marriage of Figaro" and Maria in "The Sound of Music". Lori made her London stage directing debut in "The Whitechapel Whirwind" at the Bloomsbury Theatre in 2004.

Lori has worked in many capacities within the music and entertainment industry including as an Artist Manager, Researcher and Theatrical Agent.