Praised by The Baltimore Sun for her “lyrical passion” and “silvery tone,” Rebecca Elizabeth Wood is a North Carolina native and Baltimore-based soprano dedicated to sharing the magic of opera with her community. She performs regularly with Maryland Opera, where she has appeared in Carmen, Lucia di Lammermoor, Norma, and most recently in The Merry Widow. She also performed Micaëla in Carmen with Center Stage Opera earlier this season.

 

Rebecca’s work with Center Stage Opera includes her recent portrayal of Gretel in Hansel and Gretel and performing Micaëla in Carmen. She previously understudied the title role in Tosca with the company. A passionate advocate for arts education, she has also performed Gretel in an outreach production of Hansel and Gretel with CJ Productions, creating meaningful connections with Baltimore City school audiences.

 

Rebecca’s additional performance credits include Aida with Washington National Opera, portraying Azema in Semiramide with Opera Delaware, and appearing with Annapolis Opera in Little Women.

 

Her artistry was recognized early on with honors such as second place in the Sylvia L. Green Voice Concerto Competition and first place in the Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland in Concert Young Artist Competition.

 

Rebecca earned her Graduate Performance Diploma and Master of Music in Voice from the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, and her Bachelor of Music from the University of South Carolina. She currently studies with renowned soprano Elizabeth Futral, Distinguished Chair of Vocal Studies at Peabody.