Emily Michiko Jensen
Soprano
Jensen’s sweet soprano was surprisingly versatile..
Jensen’s command over her vocal presence, mixed with her evolving character...created a palpable and heartrending performance.
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Upcoming Events
2024
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Boston Lyric Opera
Masterclass
To be released later in 2024, "Getting into Opera" is a series produced by WBGH in partnership with Boston Lyric Opera & New England Conservatory.
Emily participated in the first session:
a Masterclass by Patricia Racette.
Emily is grateful to Boston Lyric Opera for the invitation to join this event as one of their 2023-2024 Emerging Artists.
Previous
Engagements:
'24
Summer
Guest Artist
MassOpera (Boston, MA)
Emily joined MassOpera in their May 2024 MirrorCabaret performance as a Guest Artist.
City Winery, Boston, MA
'24
May
Musetta (role debut)
Borderland Arts Foundation
Emily made her role & company debut with the Borderland Arts Foundation in Las Cruces, NM as Musetta in their concert performance of La boheme.
Conductor: Jorge Martinez-Rios
'24
April
Mimi (role debut)
Hawai'i Opera Theatre
Emily made her role & company debut with Hawai'i Opera Theatre as Mimi in their production of La boheme
Director: Kyle Lang
Conductor: Dane Lam
Waikiki Shell
'24
March
Guest Artist
Salt Marsh Opera
Emily joined Salt Marsh Opera in their production of
The Child and the Spells by Ravel
She sang the roles of: La Bergère, Une Pastourelle, Owl, Bat
Director: Ben Robinson
Music Director: Blake Hansen
The United Theatre
23-24
Season
Emerging Artist
Boston Lyric Opera
Emily joined Boston Lyric Opera's
Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists program
for the 2023-2024 season
'23
September
Butterfly (cover)
Boston Lyric Opera
Emily covered the title role of Madama Butterfly at
Boston Lyric Opera
Director: Phil Chan
Conductor: David Angus
Dramaturg & Artistic Advisor: Nina Yoshida Nelsen
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Emily stepped in last-minute for a few rehearsals:
Emily sang the complete role of Cio-Cio-san for the Sitzprobe. She also participated in the final room run and all piano tech rehearsals leading up to the final piano dress rehearsal.
'23
Spring
Olga Forrai Foundation
New grantee
Emily is thrilled to be chosen as a new grantee of
The Olga Forrai Foundation
This career grant will help to support her role preparation for the upcoming season (2023-2024)
'22
September
Guest Artist
Pensacola Opera
Emily returned to Pensacola Opera as a Guest Artist for their 2022 Jukebox Gala.
She was previously an Artist in Residence there last season (2021-2022).
'22
Summer
Apprentice Artist
Chautauqua Opera
Emily joined Chautauqua Opera as an Apprentice Artist where she covered the title role of Tosca. She sang the role of Angel More in "The Mother of Us All," while covering the principal role of Susan B Anthony.
She also participated in the workshop of Derek Bermel & Sandra Cisneros' opera The House on Mango Street, preparing the role of Cathy, Queen of Cats.
Artwork by Alex Charner
'22
Spring
Competition Season 2022
March - May 2022
Emily was a semi-finalist this season:
Annapolis Opera Vocal competition
Opera San Jose, Irene Dalis Vocal Competition
Additionally,
Emily was grateful to participate in this year's competition:
Loren L. Zachary competition
Gerda Lissner Foundation Intl Vocal Competition
Meg Burke Photography
'22
Spring
The Magic Flute,
Il barbiere di Siviglia
Pensacola Opera
Emily made her role and main stage debut as a member of the 2021-2022 Artists in Residence program at Pensacola Opera in their production of Mozart's The Magic Flute as First Lady. She covered the role of Pamina, as well.
Stage Director: Dennis Whitehead Darling
Conductor: Cody Martin
Emily also covered the role of Berta in Il barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini) that season.
Stage Director: Frances Rabalais
Conductor: Jerome Shannon