Emily Venturella

Emily Venturella is a soprano currently pursuing her DMA at the University of Illinois, under the tutelage of Professor Yvonne Redman. Emily earned her Master of Music degree from the University of Kansas where she studied with Drs. Julia Broxholm and Genaro Mendez. Emily also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and attended the Boston Conservatory. As a performer, Emily specializes in art song and chamber music. An avid performer of new works, she premiered the role of Julianne in Landlocked Opera’s production of The Murderess in 2023, which subsequently became a finalist for the 2024 American Prize in Opera. She has also worked extensively with Felipe Hoyos-González in the creation of works for computer and soprano. Together, the two are founding members of the Huitaca Ensemble, a recent winner of the Presser Graduate Music Award.