Maria Brea
Maria Brea, soprano, is one of Venezuela’s most acclaimed opera singers. Praised by OperaWire as a “very classy,” “versatile,” and “luxurious” artist, she continues to captivate audiences across North America and abroad. A Juilliard graduate, she has appeared on major stages including Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall, The Metropolitan Opera, Teatro Liceu, David Koch Theater, and Palais Garnier, enchanting listeners with her radiant tone and expressive artistry. Her debut album, Alba Beyond Borders (Lexicon Classics), explores Latin American and Jewish repertoire with pianist Dror Baitel. Following its release, Alba has toured across the United States in more than ten cities to enthusiastic acclaim. Brea’s signature roles include Violetta (La Traviata), Euridice (Orfeo ed Euridice), Ana María (Zorro), Mimì (La Bohème), Nedda (Pagliacci), Gilda (Rigoletto), Liù (Turandot), Agrippina (Agrippina), and Donna Anna (Don Giovanni). Her collaborations span Arizona Opera, Opera San José, Opera Maine, West Bay Opera, Opera Tampa, Palm Beach Opera, and Wolf Trap Opera, among others. She has appeared with leading orchestras and symphonies including the Boston Philharmonic, Phoenix Symphony, Brooklyn Symphony, Ann Arbor Symphony, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Tucson Symphony, MidAtlantic Symphonic Orchestra, Richmond Symphony, New England Repertory Orchestra, and the United Nations Symphony among others.
Melisa Bonetti
Dominican-American, mezzo-soprano, Melisa Bonetti Luna’s performances include Carmen at Lincoln Center’s Rubenstein Atrium in a new spanish-language and tango arrangement, Carlotta in Zorro with Opera San Jose, the premiere of The Climate Opera Project at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), soloist for Bach’s Magnificat & Christmas Oratorio at Carnegie Hall, the grammy-nominated original cast album and premiere of Three Way with Nashville Opera, a Naxos recording of a new wind orchestra arrangement of Granados Tonadillas, Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems with the Philadelphia Orchestra and iSing! Festival in Lincoln Center and the Kimmel Center, and a follow up concert with the Sichuan Symphony orchestra in China, Federico Garcia Lorca in Ainadamar with the Lexington Philharmonic and Kentucky Opera, Zerlina in Don Giovanni with Virginia Opera, Anita in West Side Story at First Ontario Concert Hall in Canada, and a tour of recitals in Bologna, Italy through Ebe-Stignani Masterclass. Melisa also focuses on programming performances representing LatinX composers of today, including a recent event she curated at the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco.
Cristóbal Arias
New York City native Cristóbal Arias has been heard in concert, operas and recital all over NYC and the Tri-state area. Recent operatic appearances include his debut at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club as Moses in Finberg and Einhorn’s Exagoge, Paris in Offenbach’s La belle Hélène, Camille in Lehár’s The Merry Widow, and Misael in Britten’s The Burning Fiery Furnace. As a recitalist, Arias has received acclaim for his interpretation of Schubert’s Die schöne Müllerin, and has a passion for presenting the work of living composers and American composers. Arias is of Colombian and Peruvian descent, and is passionate about presenting Spanish-language works. A sought-after concert soloist, Arias has sung the Evangelist in J.S. Bach’s Weihnachtsoratorium, tenor soloist in Mozart’s Requiem, and has sung with the American Symphony Orchestra in their recent performances of Schoenberg’s Gurre-Lieder and Dvořák’s Requiem at Carnegie Hall. Arias appears regularly with the Berkshire Bach Society. Arias is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he studied with the late Sanford Sylvan. He is a YoungArts Winner and the recipient of a Fine Arts Award from Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Gilberto Gomez 4
NYC born Gilberto Gómez AKA Mr. Gómez is a dynamic vocalist, entertainer, and global showman whose commanding stage presence and artistry transcend borders. A graduate of Westminster Choir College, he began his career rooted in classical music, touring alongside the legendary Andrea Bocelli and performing in major concert halls across the United States and Europe. With a degree in Voice Performance, Gilberto has built a career that bridges classical training and contemporary spectacle. He is currently the official host of Rauw Alejandro’s Cosa Nuestra World Tour, bringing his vibrant charisma and energy to arenas across the globe. Known for his magnetic connection with audiences, Gilberto’s work merges musical excellence with theatrical flair, creating performances that are both visually captivating and emotionally powerful. Earlier in his career, Gilberto made history as the understudy for both Mufasa and Scar in the first-ever Spanish-language production of The Lion King, produced in Spain. His versatility as a performer has taken him from major international stages to Las Vegas, where he regularly performs for diverse audiences drawn to his dynamic voice and captivating storytelling. Follow his latest projects and appearances on Instagram @MrGomezMC.