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Jami Rogers-Anderson

April 08, 2024

Jami Rogers-Anderson (born September 2, 1970) is an American soprano opera singer.[1]

Jami Rogers-Anderson
Born
Jami Rogers

(1970-09-02) September 2, 1970 (age 53)
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation(s)Opera singer (soprano), teacher
Years active1994–present

Personal life edit

Jami Rogers was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, graduating from Tyson Middle School in 1984 and West High School in 1988.[2] She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Boston University, graduating magna cum laude while studying under Phyllis Curtin.[3] Rogers married tenor Kevin Anderson.[3] Her favorite composer is Olivier Messiaen, as she prefers to sing the works of 20th-century composers.[4]

Critical reception edit

Rogers-Anderson has been praised for a remarkably sweet singing voice and an impeccable coloratura line.[3][5] She has performed extensively throughout the world, including in the United States, Canada, Europe and South America.[3] Rogers-Anderson has performed numerous operas of Mozart, most notably as Queen of the Night in Mozart's The Magic Flute including productions with the New York City Opera, Santa Fe Opera and Opéra de Montréal.[3] In Honolulu, she was commended for giving the best vocal performance in the production.[6] In St. Petersburg, Florida Rogers-Anderson brought a thunderous reaction from the audience when she effortlessly hit F above high C.[7] One critic described Rogers-Anderson as a charismatic soprano and an enchanting comic figure with an irresistible joie de vivre.[8]

However, The Wall Street Journal opera critic Heidi Waleson found Rogers-Anderson's mechanical, while others felt that she struggled on occasion.[7][8][9][10]

Appearances edit

Rogers-Anderson appeared in other Mozart operas playing Zerlina in Don Giovanni, Servilia in La clemenza di Tito, Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro and Aspasia in Mitridate, re di Ponto.[3] She has additionally sung notable roles including Juliet in Gounod’s opera Roméo et Juliette, Adele in Strauss’ operetta Die Fledermaus and Sophie in Massenet’s opera Werther with both the Los Angeles Opera and the Boston Lyric Opera.[3] She also appeared with New York’s Metropolitan Opera as Poucette in Manon.[3]

Rogers-Anderson additionally appeared in The Barber of Seville, Rigoletto, La bohème, Candide, L'enfant et les sortilèges, The Tempest and countless other notable operas.[3][11] On August 2, 4 and 6, 2006, she performed The Marriages of Mozart with the Boston Midsummer Opera, appearing in concert with her husband.[12]

Television and radio appearances edit

Rogers-Anderson appeared live on the PBS program Live from Lincoln Center during a telecast of the operetta Paul Bunyan.[3] She was a soloist on National Public Radio’s live broadcast of Handel’s Messiah with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.[3] She also recorded Elegy for Young Lovers in the role of Hilda Mack with Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in Paris.[3]

Knoxville, Tennessee performances edit

During the 1990s, Rogers-Anderson performed in her hometown with the Knoxville Opera Company as Josephine in the comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore and with the Knoxville City Ballet in the cantata Carmina Burana.[3] On February 5, 2005, she appeared with her husband in the world premiere of Love Awakes Us in Knoxville.[1] On April 19, 2008, she appeared with her husband again during Knoxville's Italian Street Fair.[13] On September 24 and 25, 2009, Rogers-Anderson appeared with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra in Samuel Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915.[4] The text of both Love Awakes Us and Knoxville: Summer of 1915 is taken from the poetry of legendary Knoxville-born poet James Agee, after whom the music building at Rogers-Anderson's high school was named.[14][15]

Teaching and master classes edit

Rogers-Anderson returned to her alma mater Boston University as a teacher at the Tanglewood Institute.[3] She also taught master classes at the State University of New York at Potsdam, University of North Carolina Wilmington, University of Southern Mississippi and Pellissippi State Community College in her hometown.[3] Rogers-Anderson returned to Knoxville to teach music and still appears in singing roles.[16]

Awards edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "James R. Carlson: Recent Performances". alembickmusic.com. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  2. ^ Hammonds, Jana (1986). Westerner, Volume XXXV. Taylor Publishing Company. p. 154.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q . neaudition.org. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Duckett, Harold (September 18, 2009). "Knoxville soprano Jami Rogers joins KSO for Masterworks opening concert". Knoxville.com. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  5. ^ Tommasini, Anthony (September 14, 1999). "MUSIC REVIEW; A Little Extra Magic For 'The Magic Flute'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  6. ^ Shepherd, Gregory (February 16, 2003). "Brilliant finale redeems 'Magic Flute'". Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  7. ^ a b Cohen, Albert H. (February 17, 2004). "Silly dialogue, superb singing". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  8. ^ a b Johnson, Lawrence A. (March 20, 2002). "Two Singers Elevate Sarasota's Ariadne". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  9. ^ Waleson, Heidi (August 20, 1998). "Singing out of the Rain". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  10. ^ . Oberlin.edu. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  11. ^ "Classical Music and Dance Guide". The New York Times. July 5, 2002. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  12. ^ "Boston Midsummer Opera presents The Marriages of Mozart" (PDF). Boston Midsummer Opera. June 9, 2006. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  13. ^ Mason, Doug (April 13, 2008). "Italian fare to fill streets downtown". Knox News. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  14. ^ Knoxville: Summer of 1915
  15. ^ "The James Agee Building at West High School". KnoxNews. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  16. ^ "Jami Rogers-Anderson". Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  17. ^ . Opera Index Inc. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  18. ^ Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

External links edit

  • Jami Rogers-Anderson Google site

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Jami Rogers Anderson born September 2 1970 is an American soprano opera singer 1 Jami Rogers AndersonBornJami Rogers 1970 09 02 September 2 1970 age 53 Knoxville Tennessee U S Occupation s Opera singer soprano teacherYears active1994 present Contents 1 Personal life 2 Critical reception 3 Appearances 4 Television and radio appearances 5 Knoxville Tennessee performances 6 Teaching and master classes 7 Awards 8 References 9 External linksPersonal life editJami Rogers was born in Knoxville Tennessee graduating from Tyson Middle School in 1984 and West High School in 1988 2 She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Boston University graduating magna cum laude while studying under Phyllis Curtin 3 Rogers married tenor Kevin Anderson 3 Her favorite composer is Olivier Messiaen as she prefers to sing the works of 20th century composers 4 Critical reception editRogers Anderson has been praised for a remarkably sweet singing voice and an impeccable coloratura line 3 5 She has performed extensively throughout the world including in the United States Canada Europe and South America 3 Rogers Anderson has performed numerous operas of Mozart most notably as Queen of the Night in Mozart s The Magic Flute including productions with the New York City Opera Santa Fe Opera and Opera de Montreal 3 In Honolulu she was commended for giving the best vocal performance in the production 6 In St Petersburg Florida Rogers Anderson brought a thunderous reaction from the audience when she effortlessly hit F above high C 7 One critic described Rogers Anderson as a charismatic soprano and an enchanting comic figure with an irresistible joie de vivre 8 However The Wall Street Journal opera critic Heidi Waleson found Rogers Anderson s mechanical while others felt that she struggled on occasion 7 8 9 10 Appearances editRogers Anderson appeared in other Mozart operas playing Zerlina in Don Giovanni Servilia in La clemenza di Tito Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro and Aspasia in Mitridate re di Ponto 3 She has additionally sung notable roles including Juliet in Gounod s opera Romeo et Juliette Adele in Strauss operetta Die Fledermaus and Sophie in Massenet s opera Werther with both the Los Angeles Opera and the Boston Lyric Opera 3 She also appeared with New York s Metropolitan Opera as Poucette in Manon 3 Rogers Anderson additionally appeared in The Barber of Seville Rigoletto La boheme Candide L enfant et les sortileges The Tempest and countless other notable operas 3 11 On August 2 4 and 6 2006 she performed The Marriages of Mozart with the Boston Midsummer Opera appearing in concert with her husband 12 Television and radio appearances editRogers Anderson appeared live on the PBS program Live from Lincoln Center during a telecast of the operetta Paul Bunyan 3 She was a soloist on National Public Radio s live broadcast of Handel s Messiah with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 3 She also recorded Elegy for Young Lovers in the role of Hilda Mack with Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in Paris 3 Knoxville Tennessee performances editDuring the 1990s Rogers Anderson performed in her hometown with the Knoxville Opera Company as Josephine in the comic opera H M S Pinafore and with the Knoxville City Ballet in the cantata Carmina Burana 3 On February 5 2005 she appeared with her husband in the world premiere of Love Awakes Us in Knoxville 1 On April 19 2008 she appeared with her husband again during Knoxville s Italian Street Fair 13 On September 24 and 25 2009 Rogers Anderson appeared with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra in Samuel Barber s Knoxville Summer of 1915 4 The text of both Love Awakes Us and Knoxville Summer of 1915 is taken from the poetry of legendary Knoxville born poet James Agee after whom the music building at Rogers Anderson s high school was named 14 15 Teaching and master classes editRogers Anderson returned to her alma mater Boston University as a teacher at the Tanglewood Institute 3 She also taught master classes at the State University of New York at Potsdam University of North Carolina Wilmington University of Southern Mississippi and Pellissippi State Community College in her hometown 3 Rogers Anderson returned to Knoxville to teach music and still appears in singing roles 16 Awards edit1995 winner of the Opera Index Awards 3 17 1996 National Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions 3 18 References edit a b James R Carlson Recent Performances alembickmusic com Retrieved December 27 2013 Hammonds Jana 1986 Westerner Volume XXXV Taylor Publishing Company p 154 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Jami Rogers neaudition org Archived from the original on May 26 2013 Retrieved December 26 2013 a b Duckett Harold September 18 2009 Knoxville soprano Jami Rogers joins KSO for Masterworks opening concert Knoxville com Retrieved December 26 2013 Tommasini Anthony September 14 1999 MUSIC REVIEW A Little Extra Magic For The Magic Flute The New York Times Retrieved December 27 2013 Shepherd Gregory February 16 2003 Brilliant finale redeems Magic Flute Honolulu Advertiser Retrieved December 27 2013 a b Cohen Albert H February 17 2004 Silly dialogue superb singing St Petersburg Times Retrieved December 27 2013 a b Johnson Lawrence A March 20 2002 Two Singers Elevate Sarasota s Ariadne Sun Sentinel Retrieved December 27 2013 Waleson Heidi August 20 1998 Singing out of the Rain The Wall Street Journal Retrieved December 27 2013 Heidi Waleson Keynote Oberlin edu Archived from the original on December 22 2013 Retrieved December 27 2013 Classical Music and Dance Guide The New York Times July 5 2002 Retrieved December 27 2013 Boston Midsummer Opera presents The Marriages of Mozart PDF Boston Midsummer Opera June 9 2006 Retrieved December 27 2013 Mason Doug April 13 2008 Italian fare to fill streets downtown Knox News Retrieved December 27 2013 Knoxville Summer of 1915 The James Agee Building at West High School KnoxNews Retrieved December 27 2013 Jami Rogers Anderson Retrieved December 27 2013 Opera Index Previous Winners 1984 2013 Opera Index Inc Archived from the original on January 9 2014 Retrieved December 27 2013 Metropolitan Opera National Council AuditionsExternal links editJami Rogers Anderson official website Jami Rogers Anderson Google site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jami Rogers Anderson amp oldid 1206659100, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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