Expert in Vocal Performance & Pedagogy
With an advanced degree in vocal performance and pedagogy, Brianna England is a versatile soprano who excels in a variety of genres including classical voice, opera, early music, musical theatre, jazz, and other genres. Her expertise and passion for music is abundant, she is now based in southern California. Brianna's dedication to her craft shines through in every note she sings, making her a standout artist in the world of performing arts.
Recent Projects
Bloody Tambourine and the Musical Mafia - New Album
Backing Vocals & Washboard
After over ten years of playing together Bloody Tambourine and the Musical Mafia has finally released our first full length album. We are a spooky ragtime band that started out as the antagonists in a play. With a macabre catalogue of originals and covers Bloody Tambourine has been playing throughout the Midwest and is now coming to your ears for all eternity via our debut album.
Visionary
A new micro opera based on the life of Hildegard von Bingen
Hildegard von Bingen is an abbess living a monastic life in the 12th century. She has experienced visions of a religious and allegorical nature since childhood, but for decades has told nearly no one. Recently, she experienced a vision of far greater magnitude than any other she ever had, in which a voice from Heaven tells her to speak and write about her visions so that others may hear and read them. She faces great self-doubt in accomplishing this task, which drives her to sickness. She talks to her closest collaborator and friend, Volmar, about this, who tells her that she has degraded herself in her mind from over-humility and must remember that she is indeed capable of the creative endeavor at hand. Volmar uplifts Hildegard’s mind and spirit, encouraging her to pursue her task of writing what will become her great visionary book, Scivias.
Steven Naylor, composer
Steven Naylor, librettist
Featuring Brianna England as Hildegard and Katherine Pracht Phares as Volmar
Steven Naylor, piano
Brianna England, director
Brianna England, costumer
Premiered: April 14th, 2021 at Bowling Green State University