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Barbara Fusco-Spera is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Vocal Studies at Long Island University, specifically at LIU Post, within the School of Performing Arts. She maintains a full voice studio and is actively engaged in both teaching and performance.
Her research and professional interests span vocal performance, opera, choral music, and innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly through her integration of yoga and voice training. She developed Yoga for the Creative Heart, a specialized program for singers that combines vocal health with mindfulness and physical wellness, which she teaches in New York and Canada and has presented at the Metropolitan Opera Guild.
Her performances as a mezzo-soprano include major operatic and oratorio works with ensembles across the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, and Africa. She has performed with the Center for Contemporary Opera, Opera on the Sound, West End Opera, and the Wagner Training Center, and has appeared with orchestras such as the Charlotte Symphony and Musica Viva of NYC. Notable works include the Verdi Requiem, Bach St. Matthew Passion, Brahms Alto Rhapsody, and Mozart Requiem.
She is also involved in music festivals such as the LIU Post Chamber Music Festival, Respiro Opera of NYC, and Songe d’Été en Musique in Quebec, where she performs and teaches. Additionally, she teaches Yoga Basics at Afterglow Yoga Studio in Calverton, NY.
Educational Background:
- B.A., Long Island University
- Graduate Studies, Long Island University
Scientific and Professional Recognition:
- No formal awards listed in the provided text.
Advising and Grants:
While no formal students or grant funding are mentioned, Barbara Fusco-Spera actively mentors young singers through her private studio, festival engagements, and her work with the Metropolitan Opera Guild’s “Rising Star” High School program. Her leadership as Director of Vocal Studies indicates a significant role in shaping vocal pedagogy at LIU Post.
Labs and Teams:
She is affiliated with performance ensembles including the Center for Contemporary Opera, Opera on the Sound, West End Opera, and Musica Viva of NYC. She also collaborates with the Tilles Center and participates in international music festivals, contributing to a broad network of artistic and educational teams.
