Monica Reinagel has performed with opera companies, orchestras, and choral groups across the United States and Germany. Praised by critics for her clear tone, expressive interpretations, and brilliant coloratura, Ms. Reinagel’s recent operatic roles include Penelope in Monteverdi’s Il Ritorno d’Ullise, Bradamante in Handel’s Alcina, and Monteverdi’s Ottone in Incoronazione di Poppea. Other recent performances with early music ensembles include Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Magnificat and B Minor Mass. She also created leading roles for the world premieres of three new American operas—Dan Crozier's With Blood, with Ink (winner of the Opera America award), Augusta Read-Thomas' Ligeia, and Robert Ward's Roman Fever. Ms. Reinagel studied voice and opera at Boston University, the Musikhochschule in Munich, Germany, and the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. She currently makes her home in the Baltimore/Washington, DC area. This is her first appearance with Opera Lafayette.
Monica Reinagel has performed with opera companies, orchestras, and choral groups across the United States and Germany. Praised by critics for her clear tone, expressive interpretations, and brilliant coloratura, Ms. Reinagel’s recent operatic roles include Penelope in Monteverdi’s Il Ritorno d’Ullise, Bradamante in Handel’s Alcina, and Monteverdi’s Ottone in Incoronazione di Poppea. Other recent performances with early music ensembles include Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Magnificat and B Minor Mass. She also created leading roles for the world premieres of three new American operas—Dan Crozier's With Blood, with Ink (winner of the Opera America award), Augusta Read-Thomas' Ligeia, and Robert Ward's Roman Fever. Ms. Reinagel studied voice and opera at Boston University, the Musikhochschule in Munich, Germany, and the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. She currently makes her home in the Baltimore/Washington, DC area. This is her first appearance with Opera Lafayette.