Angela Young Smucker, mezzo-soprano
Angela Young Smucker has earned praise for her “rich mezzo” (Chicago Tribune) and "powerful stage presence" (The Plain Dealer). Her performances in concert, stage, and chamber works have made her a highly versatile and sought-after artist. Ms. Smucker has been a featured artist with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Music of the Baroque, Oregon Bach Festival, Conspirare, Seraphic Fire, Haymarket Opera Company, Bach Collegium San Diego, Les Délices, Carmel Bach Festival, Newberry Consort, Leipzig Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and Third Coast Baroque. She has also had the distinct pleasure of working under the baton of such esteemed conductors as Helmuth Rilling, Hermann Max, Jane Glover, Phillip Brunelle, and Rubén Dubrovsky.
In addition to performing, Ms. Smucker is currently pursuing her doctorate at Northwestern University Bienen School of Music and holds degrees from Valparaiso University – where she was also instructor of voice for seven years – and the University of Minnesota. She serves as Executive Director of Third Coast Baroque.
In addition to performing, Ms. Smucker is currently pursuing her doctorate at Northwestern University Bienen School of Music and holds degrees from Valparaiso University – where she was also instructor of voice for seven years – and the University of Minnesota. She serves as Executive Director of Third Coast Baroque.
