Sarah Jane McMahon
Soprano
“McMahon's “Tonight” duet with Placido Domingo from “West Side Story” was elegantly heartbreaking.” - The Times-Picayune
“golden sound with an alluring light vibrato that evokes the young Pilar Lorengar” - Opera News
“bright, active, and fastidiously musical” - The New York Times
“bright, pleasing sheen that recalls the young Barbara Hendricks” - Opera News
“most polished and flexible singer in the cast ... a deft comic actress with perfectly turned cartwheels” - The New York Times
“real star presence” - Variety
“McMahon's timbre is rich and warm, with a thrilling finish at the top. She is nothing short of vocally ravishing.” - The Day
“Dazzling is not too strong of a word to describe Sarah Jane McMahon” - Hartford Courant
“Her luscious soprano is matched with superb acting skills.” - The Des Moines Register
Upcoming Performances
Gala Concert - Opera Company of North Carolina
May 30, 2009
Guest Artist
A Little Night Music - Central City Opera
July 4, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 2009
Anne Egerman
The Pirates of Penzance - Chautauqua Opera
August 21 & 24, 2009
Mabel
Cosi Fan Tutte - Opera Grand Rapids
October 23, 24, 2009
Fiordiligi
Handel's Messiah - Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
December 17, 2009
Soprano Soloist
Don Giovanni - Virginia Opera
February 13, 17, 19, 21m, 26, 28m & March 5, 7m, 2010
Zerlina
Carmina Burana - Avery Fisher Hall (Lincoln Center)
May 8, 2010
Soprano Soloist