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