Patricia Nessy

Patricia Nessy is a distinguished lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), specializing in music-dramatic performance. With a 30-year career spanning opera, operetta, and musicals, she has performed over 50 roles internationally, including renowned theaters in Germany, Austria, and beyond. Her notable roles include the Queen of the Night (Mozart's *The Magic Flute*), Hannah Glawari, and EVITA. She has also received accolades such as the Berlin Art Prize (1997) for her role in *Pirates*.

• International Performances: Carnegie Hall (NY), Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Volksoper, and Lehar Festival (Bad Ischl).
• Artistic Leadership: Artistic director of Vienna Operetta Summer (4 seasons), founder/director of SunriseStudios (a public-status conservatory).

Her teaching spans 15+ years, focusing on vocal performance and stagecraft. Recent engagements include *Hallo Dolly!* (Dolly Levy) and *Anastasia* (Broadway musical). She also curates solo programs like *Vocaloose* and *Wiener Bonbons*, blending entertainment with artistry.

Awards:

• Federal Singing Competition Winner (1993)
• Berlin Art Prize (1997)

Grants & Collaborations: Active in Erasmus+ programs, international exchange initiatives, and partnerships with institutions like the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Supervised doctoral candidates at MUK's artistic-scholarly research program.

Labs/Teams: Leads vocal performance workshops and collaborates with orchestras globally, promoting Viennese operetta as a cultural ambassador.