Mezzo-soprano Hailey Cohen infuses her performances with authenticity, simplicity and warmth. As a young opera singer Cohen is passionate about innovation and creativity in classical/operatic repertoire. She strives to cultivate a deeper understanding of our shared experience through the exploration of this work.
Chicago-based mezzo-soprano, Hailey Cohen, is excited to be joining Madison Opera as a Studio Artist for the 2023/2024 season where she will be singing the roles of Dorthee in Anonymous Lover and Paquette in Candide as well as covering the role of Old Lady. This year Hailey joined Cedar Rapids Opera as a Smith Resident Artist where she performed the roles of Hattie in American Gothical and Logan in Charlie and the Wolf.
Additional role highlights include K. inWould You Eat Me?, Sally in The Boy Who Wanted to be a Robot with Thompson Street Opera, Ember and Asintmah(cover) in Future Perfect with Bellissima Opera, Hänsel in Hänsel und Gretel with Vienna Summer Music Festival. Hailey Graduated from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance with her Masters's Degree in 2021. Notable roles include Orfeo in Orfeo ed Euridice, and Littler Daughter in Proving Up with the University of Michigan Opera. As an advocate for new opera and art song, she received the Eileen Weiser EXCEL Award to commission Jerrell R. Gray’s song cycle Human Nature in 2020. For upcoming events and to connect, follow Hailey on Instagram @haileycohen_.
Mezzo-soprano Hailey Cohen infuses her performances with authenticity, simplicity and warmth. As a young opera singer Cohen is passionate about innovation and creativity in classical/operatic repertoire. She strives to cultivate a deeper understanding of our shared experience through the exploration of this work.
Chicago-based mezzo-soprano, Hailey Cohen, is excited to be joining Madison Opera as a Studio Artist for the 2023/2024 season where she will be singing the roles of Dorthee in Anonymous Lover and Paquette in Candide as well as covering the role of Old Lady. This year Hailey joined Cedar Rapids Opera as a Smith Resident Artist where she performed the roles of Hattie in American Gothical and Logan in Charlie and the Wolf.
Additional role highlights include K. inWould You Eat Me?, Sally in The Boy Who Wanted to be a Robot with Thompson Street Opera, Ember and Asintmah(cover) in Future Perfect with Bellissima Opera, Hänsel in Hänsel und Gretel with Vienna Summer Music Festival. Hailey Graduated from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance with her Masters's Degree in 2021. Notable roles include Orfeo in Orfeo ed Euridice, and Littler Daughter in Proving Up with the University of Michigan Opera. As an advocate for new opera and art song, she received the Eileen Weiser EXCEL Award to commission Jerrell R. Gray’s song cycle Human Nature in 2020. For upcoming events and to connect, follow Hailey on Instagram @haileycohen_.