Lebanese-American mezzo-soprano Jessica Harika has been described as “a riveting and expressive performer” + “truly a delight to see and hear.” She has most recently been seen in Heartbeat Opera’s acclaimed production of Der Frieschütz + singing in Friday After Friday, a new work by Leanna Kirchoff (winner of Opera America’s Grant for Female Composers), with libretto by Rachel Peters.
Ms. Harika has also been seen with dell’Arte Opera Ensemble + Natchez Festival of Music + Opera Theatre St. Louis + Shreveport Opera + Opera Maine + The Janiec Opera Company. Jessica has been heard in concert with Opera in the Heights + The Brevard Music Festival Orchestra + The NEC Philharmonia. In 2017 she was named a Semi-Finalist in the Mary Jacobs Singer of the Year Competition + has been seen in Masterclass with Marilyn Horne + Stephanie Blythe + Jane Eaglen.
She holds degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University + The New England Conservatory of Music + University of Maryland at College Park.
You Don't Deserve to Die
A Reading with Playwright Anya Kopischke
Lilly / Deer
2020
WET
A Reading with Playwright & Composer Janelle Lawrence
Boss Lady
2020
Der Freischütz
Bridesmaid
Heartbeat Opera
2019
'Tis the Season
A Reading with Playwright & Composer Janelle Lawrence
Danika
The Artist Co-op Reading Series
2019
Friday After Friday
Kirchoff/Peters
Sima
Opera America’s Grant for Female 2019 Composers Workshop
2019
Princess Maleine
M. George
Town Drunk
dell’Arte Opera Ensemble
2019
Cendrillion
P. Viardot
Armelinde
dell’Arte Opera Ensemble
2019
A Funny Thing…Forum
Domina
Natchez Festival of Music
2019
Mass in b minor
Bach
Alto Soloist
Bach in the Heights
2019
Messiah
Handel
Chorus
New Amsterdam Opera
2018
Steinway Hall Recital
Selected Soloist
ARE Opera, NYC
2018
Matthäupassion
Bach
Alto Soloist
Bach in the Heights
2016
Bel Canto Lecture Recital
Mezzo Soloist
Opera Maine
2015
Pirates of Penzance
Ruth
Opera On the Go! (OTSL)
2014
Ninth Symphony
Beethoven
Mezzo Soloist
NEC Philharmonia
2014
Dialogues of the Carmelites
A woman's voice
Opera Theatre Saint Louis
2014
The Magic Flute
3rd Spirit (cover)
Opera Theatre Saint Louis
2014