Jessica
Gonzalez-Rodriguez
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I'll be performing the role of "Toypurina" in POP's Zorro at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Zorro comes home when POP presents the Los Angeles premiere of Héctor Armienta’s acclaimed new opera, filled with romance, humor, and suspense. Set in the early 1800s in el pueblo de Los Angeles, still a colony of Spain, this thrilling new work follows the adventures of the Spanish nobleman who hides his true identity behind a black mask to become Zorro, the dashing defender of the poor and enslaved. With a lush score influenced by mariachi, flamenco, and corrido music, Zorro leaps into dashing sword fights and passionate romance while battling tyranny and corruption and defending California’s disenfranchised and indigenous peoples. Presented in English and Spanish with projected supertitles, fully staged with orchestra, costumes, sets, and operatic talent from across the country. Runtime is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with one intermission.
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Toypurina
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I'll be performing the roles of Norma/Vola and the various Mezzo roles in Carla Lucero's "Chicanisma!" with Opera Cultura.
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I'll be a featured soloist in Palm Springs Opera Guild's "Opera in the Park" concert, at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs, CA. We will be performing famous opera arias, duets and ensemble pieces.
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I performed the role of "La Badessa" in Lyric Opera of Orange County's semi-staged production of Suor Angelica. The performances took place at OC Music and Dance and was a part of the company's Opera Series events.
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
The Abbess
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I performed the role of "Toypurina" in Hector Armienta's Zorro for the 4/27 and 5/04 performances. Performances were at the California Theatre in San Jose, CA.
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Toypurina
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Xavier Prado
Zorro
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Melisa Bonetti Luna
Toypurina
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I'll be participating in Jennifer Rowley's 2025 Aria Bootcamp at the Sarasota Opera House.
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I'll be performing the role of "The Fairy Godmother/Narrator" in POP's Cinderella Story, as a part of their Education Outreach Tour.
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I'll be performing one of the Valkyries in the Ride of the Valkyries in concert with the Lompoc Pops Orchestra.
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Waltraute
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The Ebell of Los Angeles and Pacific Opera Project are presenting an afternoon of Latin-American art song and arias to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday, October 13 th at 4pm. Cantadoras y Compositoras will take place in the Sunroom of the historic Ebell and will feature Soprano, Maria Brea and Mezzo-Sopranos, Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Melisa Bonetti Luna and collaborative pianist, Mercedes Juan Musotto, highlighting Latina composers such as Carla Lucero, Mariel Mayz, Maria Grever and more. Come and join us in celebration of the rich history of Latin-American repertoire in an unforgettable afternoon of music-making.
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I'll be performing the role of The Witch in Opera San Luis Obispo's Hansel and Gretel. On October 18th and 19th, be whisked away to a magical forest in our region’s first grand production of Englebert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel! Opera San Luis Obispo’s stunning production brings to life the enchanting fairy tale with all the magic, wonder, drama, that has captivated audiences for generations.
Performed in English, experience this timeless story like never before, produced at grand scale with two-story woodland sets, vivid costumes, mesmerizing choreography, chorus, ballet, and one of the largest orchestras Miossi Hall has ever seen! Featuring an internationally acclaimed cast, our production promises to immerse patrons moment-to-moment in Humperdinck’s unforgettable score with stage direction by Justine Prado, choreography by Drew Silvaggio, all accompanied by the OperaSLO Grand Orchestra conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff.
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
The Witch
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I'll be performing in The Ride of the Valkyries with Opera San Luis Obispo.
Make your plans for New Year’s Eve with Opera San Luis Obispo at the PAC in an epic evening of pops, opera, musical theater, and dance! The OperaSLO Grand Orchestra and maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff present a fantastic line-up of world-renowned award-winning artist.
Join OperaSLO this New Year's Eve for a spectacular citywide arts collaborative gala featuring the best of Broadway, opera, and dance! This amazing evening rings in the New Year with twelve nationally acclaimed vocalists and dancers, including special guests; Applause Children's Theater, Central Coast Gilbert and Sullivan, and the Cuesta College Concord Chorus, along with the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff.
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Grimgerde
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I'll be making my Carnegie Hall debut this January performing selections from Carmen with the Vincero Academy, in their gala concert.
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Carmen
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I'll be performing the role of "Toypurina" in Hector Armienta's Zorro with Opera Santa Barbara, on April 21, 2024 at The Lobero Theatre.
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Toypurina
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Xavier Prado
Zorro (Diego de la Vega)
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Commissioned and performed by Quinteto Latino, composer Carla Lucero's opera chronicles the life and work of legendary Chicanx leader and LGBTQ+ activist, Olga Talamante. The opera explores her journey from working the garlic fields as a child in Gilroy, California, to her decades of activism in the US, Mexico, and in Argentina, where she became a political prisoner. Ultimately, Olga frees herself from the psychological hold of her captors and releases her heart from 40 years of suppressing the memories of violence perpetrated against her. She finally finds peace, and in the process of healing, the love of her life, Vola. Soprano Aléxa Anderson, tenor Eric Levintow, and mezzo-soprano Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez make up the cast for the premiere of this important work.
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Norma/Graciela/Vola/Female Prison Guard
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The Opera Buffs is thrilled to reinstate their seasonal Concert Opera with orchestra! On June 9th, we will present the American classic opera, The Ballad of Baby Doe by Douglas Moore, conducted by Brent McMunn, featuring Graycen Gardner as Baby Doe, Ben Lowe as Horace Taber, Audrey Babcock as Augusta Taber, Erin Wood as Mama McCourt, along with other Opera Buffs' singers. A rags-to-riches love story about real-life characters in 19th-century Colorado, the opera’s simple expressions of human emotions and universal truths have inspired audiences around the world.
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Meg
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Chloe Sundet
Silver Dollar
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I'll be covering the role of "Jezibaba" in Pacific Opera Project's production of Rusalka at Descanso Gardens, in Los Angeles, CA.
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Ježibaba
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Emily Gallagher
First Wood Sprite
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Claire Pegram
The Foreign Princess
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I'll be a featured soloist in the August Concert with Opera Wednesdays, presenting a selection of opera arias and musical theatre.
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I'll be performing the role of "Narrator/Fairy Godmother in Pacific Opera Project's "Cinderella Story." West Hollywood's "Free Theatre in the Parks" series with a musical revue of beloved opera and musical theatre tunes telling the story of Cinderella!
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I performed "Shakuntala" and "La petite chatelaine" from Jake Heggie's Camille Claudel: Into the Fire with accompanist J Bradley Baker.
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I covered the role of "Edka" in Jajke Heggie's "Two Remain." The cover cast gave a full performance, to an invited audience, on Staurday, January 28th, 2023 at the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA.
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Edka
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Molly Noori
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Diana Farrell
Krystyna Zywulska
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I performed the role of "Gertrude" in Roméo et Juliette with Lyric Opera of Orange County at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on March 3rd, 2023.
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Gertrude
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I performed an excerpt from Act 3 of "Pelléas et Melisande" and two Debussy art songs for the LA Opera Connects Opera For Educators event on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Rehearsal Room 1.
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I'll be performing the role of "Tina" in a concert/workshop performance of Hector Armienta's "La Muerte" with Opera Cultura.
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Tina
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Igor Vieira
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I will be the Mezzo-Soprano soloist for the Opera in Schools program with the Palm Springs Opera Guild from June 1st-8th, 2023. We will be presenting a program for elementary age students throughout the Coachella Valley School District to teach them about the basics of Opera.
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I'l be performingfamous Opera arias, duets and ensembles in Lyric Opera of Orange County's "Opera Night at The Muck" (An Audience Curated Concert), on June 22, 2023.
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I'll be performing the role of "Grimgerde" in a semi-staged production of Die Walküre in Berlin, Germany, July 2023.
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Grimgerde
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Grimgerde
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I'll be covering the role of "Fricka" in a semi-staged production of Die Walküre in Berlin, Germany, July 2023.
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Fricka
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Fricka
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I will be stepping in to cover the role of "Gertrude" in Opera San Jose' production of Roméo et Juliette at the California Theatre
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Gertrude
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Melissa Sondhi
Juliette
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Melisa Bonetti Luna
Stéphano
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I will be singing the role of "Renata" in a concert performance of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna with Opera Santa Barbara and the Grupo de Danza Folklorico Quetzacóatl at the Arlington Theatre.
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Renata
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I'm participating in the 2023-2024 "Carmen" program with the Vincerò Academy. I'll be learning and workshopping the role of "Carmen."
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Carmen
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Speed Dater
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Raphaella Medina
Speed Dater
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Carmen (Carmen Quintet)
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Susan
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Jessé Martins
Vocal Coach
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Eufemia
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Octavian
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Marcellina
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Cruzar la cara de la Luna
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La Seconda Cercatrice
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Biography
Ms. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Mexican-American Mezzo-Soprano, is "A particular highlight" (Operawire), "Both strong of technique and elegant of presence" (New City Stage). Ms. Gonzalez-Rodriguez recently made her role debut as The Witch in Opera San Luis Obispo's Hansel and Gretel. She returned to the repertoire of Wagner as Waltraute and Grimgerde in concert performances of The Ride of the Valkyries with the Lompoc Pops Orchestras and in Opera San Luis Obispo's New Year's Eve Gala. Last season she made her Opera San Jose mainstage debut in the role of Toypurina and as the Dance Choreographer in Hector Armienta's Zorro. She also made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2024 performing selections from Carmen and Madama Butterfly with the Vincerò Academy and is a multiple Opera Buffs grant recipient.
Ms. Gonzalez-Rodriguez was a semi-fiinalist in the 2025 Premiere Opera Foundation International Vocal Competition and in the 2022 Loren L. Zachary competition. During the 2023-2024 season she stepped in to cover the role of Gertrude in Roméo et Juliette with Opera San Jose and returned to Opera Santa Barbara to perform the role of Toypurina in Zorro. She is an alumnus of the 2021-2022 Opera Santa Barbara Chrisman Studio Artist program. She made her Opera Santa Barbara mainstage debut in October of 2021 as Renata in Cruzar la cara de la Luna. She reprised her role in October of 2023, in collaboration with the Grupo de Danza Folklorico Quetzacoatl.
Ms. Gonzalez-Rodriguez curated a sold-out concert, Cantadoras y Compositoras in collaboration with POP’s Artist Recital Series highlighting the works of Latina composers in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Highlight engagements include Norma in the world premiere of Carla Lucero’s Chicanisima!, Grimgerde in Die Walküre with the Dramatic Voices Program in Berlin, Germany, Tina in La Muerte with Opera Cultura, Gertrude in Roméo et Juliette with the Lyric Opera of Orange County, Marcellina in Le Nozze di Figaro with the 2021 International Summer Opera Festival of Morelia, where she studied with international Soprano, Jennifer Rowley, Eufemia in Bizet’s Don Procopio with Pacific Opera Project, Frida Kahlo in Frida with the 2019 Opera Steamboat Summer Intensive.
Recent engagements include the Palm Springs Opera Guild Opera in the Park concert, performing with a 32-piece orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Bruce Stasyna. The 2022-2023 Palm Springs Opera Guild Season Opening Concert, LA Opera Connects Pelléas et Mélisande Opera For Educators, Susan (Company), Prince Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Edka cover (Two Remain), La Seconda Cercatrice (Suor Angelica, Virtual Production), The Abbess (Suor Angelica), Mercedes (Carmen), Orfeo (Orfeo ed Euridice), La Ciesca (Gianni Schicchi), Hansel (Hansel und Gretel), Olga (The Merry Widow).
She was a recipient of the 2025 Aria Bootcamp Kristine I. Hintz Charitable Fund Scholarships, the 2023 Aria Bootcamp John and Nicky Pepe Scholarship, the 2023 Dramatic Voices Program Berlin, 2021 International Summer Music Festival of Morelia, the 2019 Vienna Summer Music Festival, the 2019 Opera Steamboat Summer Intensive and the 2018 Prague Summer Nights Festival. Ms. Gonzalez-Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Mount Saint Mary’s College and a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from California State University, Los Angeles. She also has been a professional dancer since the age of four and is currently a member of Kamala Almanzar’s Dance Collective bellydance troupe.
She coaches with Douglas Sumi, Lucy Tucker Yates, and studies voice under Reid Bruton.
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