CLARA NIEMAN
Apprentice Artist - Mezzo Soprano

Opera Saratoga Debut 2016 Festival
Marcellina (Le nozze Di Figaro);
Dona Rosa, cover (Il Postino)

Hometown: Dubuque, IA
Schools and Training: Indiana University, Eastman School of Music, Seagle Music Colony, Opera New Jersey, Fort Worth Opera, Caramoor Festival, Chautauqua Opera, Opera Naples
Teachers: Scharmal Schrock, Kathryn Cowdrick, Steve Lusmann
Major Roles or Experience: Olga (Eugene Onegin), Mother (Hansel and Gretel), Angelina (La Cenerentola), Flora (La Traviata), Sor Rosa (With Blood, With Ink), Vera Boronel (The Consul), Clarina (Il Cambiale di Matrimonio)
Awards: Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition, fifth place; MONC auditions Tulsa district, encouragement award
Upcoming: Suzuki (Madama Butterfly) and Pitti-Sing (The Mikado) with Kentucky Opera

Clara Nieman's participation in the Young Artist Program at Opera Saratoga has been sponsored through the generous support of Martha Strohl.