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Isabelle Ganz
Mezzo-soprano
The New York Times has called Isabelle Ganz "a virtuosic" performer. This accomplished American mezzo-soprano explores the world of today's composers, as well as the classics of the mezzo literature. She has appeared as vocal soloist with symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout the world, including the Seattle Symphony, the Brooklyn Philharmonic and the Slovak Radio Orchestra. Works that she has premiered include "Ryoanji for Voice and Percussion" by John Cage and recorded for MODE records.
A specialist in theatrical works, her performance as the "Proprietess of the Cafe de Chinitas" in The Houston Ballet's production of "The Cruel Garden" was called "riviting" and "compelling" by the press. Her Sephardic music ensemble, ALHAMBRA, based in New York, has toured Europe, South America, Turkey and the U.S.
Ms. Ganz received a Fulbright grant to teach voice and twentieth century music at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem (1997) as well as a Solo Recitalist grant from the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts (1992-1993). Currently based in Houston where she is on the Faculty of the University of Houston, she also performs concerts and conducts master classes and workshops in contemporary vocal techniques throughout Europe, as well as in America. She has produced over 20 recordings, primarily of works by living composers and of Sephardic music from Turkey and the Balkans.
Press Quotes:
"Isabelle Ganz....gave a virtusoic and outgoing performance of 'Aria' (John Cage)
The New York Times
"...it would be hard to imagine any performer who could command a richer array of emotions and characterizations."
The Washington Star
First Programs in Egypt
