“Iridescent Soprano” (Musical America) Abby Brodnick captivates audiences all over the country with her “personable [and] engaging” stage presence (South Florida Classical Review). Abby specializes in numerous genres of vocal music, including Opera and Operetta, Baroque and oratorio, musical theater, and contemporary music. Abby has recently been a young artist at the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, Opera North, Savannah Voice Festival, and Miami Music Festival. A few favorite Operatic performances include Orphée aux Enfers (Eurydice), Pirates of Penzance (Mabel), Dido and Aeneas (Belinda), and Dialogues des Carmélites (Sœur Constance).

Tenor Charles Calotta is a gifted artist known for his luminous voice, refined musicality, and compelling stage presence. With a versatility that spans repertoire from Baroque to contemporary, he has established himself as a dynamic and engaging performer. 2025 engagements include the roles of Hiloha and Loksi’ Sipokni’ in the world premiere of the first Opera in the Cherokee language, Shell Shaker, with the Mt. Holyoke Symphony, White Raven, Black Dove with White Snake Projects.

Mezzo Soprano Kelsey Robertson is praised by The New York Times for her “verisimilitude” and “legato.” She appeared as Zita in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi with Salt Marsh Opera, following her acclaimed debut as Angelina in La Cenerentola with both Raylynmor Opera and Salt Marsh Opera. Other notable appearances include Suzuki in Madama Butterfly with Baltimore Concert Opera and Fuego in the U.S. premiere of Los Elementos with New York City Opera.

Alonso Restrepo is a passionate cellist from Cartagena who loves both performing and teaching music. Before moving to New Jersey, Alonso earned degrees from Northwestern State University and Louisiana State University. During his time in Louisiana, he regularly performed with several orchestras, including the Shreveport Symphony, Rapides Symphony, and South Arkansas Symphony, among others. He was also the cellist for the recording of Ecstasis by New York- based composer and conductor John Trotta. 

Mary Pinto, Artistic Director, has worked with international Opera singers and major American Opera companies for over 25 years. ​Ms. Pinto's career began as a rehearsal pianist for noted Opera companies: Dallas Opera, Chicago's Lyric Opera, Omaha Opera, and others. 

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For many summers, including 2025, Ms. Pinto joins the team at Masterclass d’Ischia, an intensive Operatic program held in Italy, to coach Opera and prepare young singers for their upcoming Operatic season. In New York, she gave master classes and provided coaching at the Queens Summer Vocal Institute.

In 2022, Ms. Pinto was invited to be the official accompanist for the Giulio Gari Competition and to accompany singers at the Gerda Lissner Song, Zarzuela and Aria Competition followed by her Carnegie Hall debut playing in the Gerda Lissner Winners Concert.