Songs of Passion and Reflection: A Benefit Recital for the Berkshire High Peaks Festival

Songs of Passion and Reflection
A Benefit for the Berkshire High Peaks Festival Scholarship Fund
Tonight’s program supports scholarships for young singers to attend the Berkshire High Peaks Festival. Learn more or donate at cewm.org/high-...
Non disperar
from Giulio Cesare - George Frideric Handel
Du gai soleil
from Werther - Jules Massenet
When I Look at You
from The Scarlet Pimpernel - Frank Wildhorn
Down by the Salley Gardens
Benjamin Britten
When I Was One-and-Twenty
Benjamin Moore
I Am in Need of Music
Benjamin Moore
Souvenance and Elevation
from 6 Songs without words - Cecile Chaminade
Iolanta’s Aria
from Iolanta - Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Dearest Mama
from The Ballad of Baby Doe - Douglas Moore
Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß
from Giuditta - Franz Lehár
Callie Cooper, a dynamic soprano from the Washington, D.C. area, is celebrated for her passion for American opera and her compelling artistry on stage. She holds a Master of Music in Opera Performance from Wichita State University and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Ms. Cooper's dedication to American repertoire has been a defining feature of her career. She covered the title role in Carlisle Floyd's Susannah with Wichita Grand Opera and brought emotional depth to her portrayal of Hester Prynne in Lori Laitman’s The Scarlet Letter in its most recent edition in 2022.
Her concert performances have included serving as the soloist in Bruckner's Te Deum and excerpts from Handel's Messiah, showcasing her versatility and command of both operatic and concert stages. A recipient of numerous accolades, Ms. Cooper has earned recognition from esteemed organizations such as The Glenn Miller Birthplace Foundation, Thursday Musical, the National Society of Arts and Letters, and the Vieyra Foundation.
A dedicated educator, Ms. Cooper shares her expertise with aspiring singers at the Mason Academy and through her private voice studio. She has also honed her craft as an Emerging Artist at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival for two consecutive summers, deepening her artistic development under the guidance of leading mentors.
Ms. Cooper continues her vocal studies with Jordan Schreiner, exemplifying her commitment to growth and excellence in her craft.
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Tatiana Loisha, an accomplished collaborative and concert pianist, has built an impressive international career spanning Europe and the United States. A graduate of the prestigious Belarusian Academy of Music, she has earned recognition for her artistry and versatility in both performance and education.
Since relocating to the United States in 2014, Ms. Loisha has collaborated with renowned institutions, including the Cleveland Institute of Music, Baldwin Wallace University, Cleveland Opera Theater, Opera Nova, Maryland Lyric Opera, and the Potomac Vocal Institute. Her work as a collaborative pianist has been widely praised, underscoring her expertise in partnering with vocalists and instrumentalists alike.
Based in the Greater Washington area, Ms. Loisha is a sought-after performer, coach, and educator. Her artistry extends to an impressive discography, which includes Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov: Romances (2014, Belarus), Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky: Russian Songs (2013, ATMA Classique, Canada), Queen Elisabeth Competition: Singing 2008 (2010, Belgium), and Four Centuries of Belarusian Vocal Music (2009, Belarus).
Ms. Loisha’s dedication to excellence and her profound musical insights continue to inspire audiences and students alike.