معرفی
Orna Arania serves as an Associate Professor of Voice at the School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Northern Illinois University. An internationally acclaimed classical vocalist, she maintains an active performance career alongside her academic responsibilities.
Her educational background includes:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Voice and Opera Performance, Northwestern University
- Master of Music, Northwestern University
- Bachelor of Music in Voice (with minor in Choral Conducting), Buchman-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Professor Arania's artistic focus spans:
- Major classical oratorios (Handel, Mendelssohn, Beethoven)
- Choral masterworks (Mozart, Haydn, Bruckner)
- Contemporary compositions including world premieres
- Chamber music and solo recitals
- International collaborations across multiple continents
She performs extensively with orchestras globally including Peninsula Music Festival Orchestra, Distinguished Concerts International Orchestra New York, and Elgin Symphony. Additional professional activities include membership in Chicago ensembles Bella Voce and The Lakeside Singers, where she serves as both singer and assistant conductor with multiple Ravinia Festival appearances.
