Zoë Chessa, Soprano
Zoë is an American Soprano based in Baltimore, MD, orginally from El Paso, TX.
Singing from a place of wonder
Zoë Chessa is an American soprano, researcher, and voice teacher based in Baltimore, MD. She is an enthusiastic performer of opera, oratorio, and art song repertoire with a specialization in early music spanning from the Medieval Mediterranean to the European Baroque. Seeking to breathe new life into melodies of the past, Zoë approaches historical music with a fresh perspective of continual wonder in the 21st century.
Genizah Melodies: Research Project
Sharing Jewish music by deep-diving into the tradition of Hebrew Chant and Poetry from the Medieval Mediterranean
Recent Work
From opera to plainchant, Zoë’s performance history shows an emerging artist in full control of her talents.
Ottone in Villa: Carnegie Mellon School of Music
Role of Cleonilla, May 2024 in the Chosky Theater at Carnegie Mellon University
The Magic Flute: Pittsburgh Opera
Role of First Spirit, November 2021 in the Benedum Theater with Pittsburgh Opera
The Impresario: Carnegie Mellon School of Music
Role of Miss Sweetsong, November 2023 in Studio A of WQED