“Soprano Emily Birsan (dressed in black and maneuvering a wispy puppet) is the heavenly-sounding Sandman.”
- Chicago-on-the-aisle, December 2012
"Mozart and Strauss" with Grant Park Orchestra
Carlos Kalmar, conductor
August 15, 2012 7:30pm
Ryan Opera Center with Grant Park Symphony
“Of the women, soprano Emily Birsan was the standout as a terrific Despina, characterful, bright toned and genuinely funny as the wily maid.”
- L. Johnson, Chicago Classical Review, 2012
“Other Americans in Paris”
“Shakespeare Songs”
Rush Hour Concert Series
July 31, 2012 5:30pm
Backstage @ Lyric
Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor
Bach Cantatas with the Madison Bach Musicians
Soprano Soloist
Grace Episcopal Church Madison, WI
April 14th, 8pm & April 15th, 3:30pm, 2012
"Care compagne… " La Sonnambula, Rising Stars
Ward Stare, conductor
Armida cover, Handel’s Rinaldo
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Feb. 29th - March 24th, 2012