Member Spotlight: Erin Rosales - mezzo-soprano

This week we are delighted to welcome from across the pond American mezzo-soprano Erin Rosales

1. How do you describe yourself as an artist?

Bold - I’m not afraid to take risks or to make the first move.

2. What other skills or passions do you have that help shape you as an artist?

I love writing which is another expansion of storytelling. To me, good storytelling is at the root of what we do as artists. It’s my passion to tell stories in order to foster connection and make others feel less alone in the world.

3. What has been the most memorable and rewarding experience you have had as an artist?

I perform regularly at nursing homes in NYC as a way of giving back to my community and on one occasion, towards the end of the concert, I started singing “If I loved you” from Carousel. While I was performing, an older gentleman got up, walked to the front of the stage and sang the song with me as a duet! This special moment was a testament to how music touches our lives and brings us all closer together.

4. What role, company or performing situation would be a dream come true for you as an artist?

Singing at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC!

5. What do you like most about being a creative artist?

Whether it’s working on a new technical aspect, learning about history, or conquering a difficult foreign language like Russian, I love that I am constantly being challenged and inspired to become a better artist!

6. If you could go back in time and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Don’t be afraid to fail because through failure, you will learn resilience and gain wisdom.

7. Three words that are the pillars you shape your career by:

Curiosity, Expansion, Resilience.

8. Where can our followers support you next?

Up next, I’ll be entering into my villainess era with role debuts as Mother & Witch in Hansel & Gretel at Opera Modesto. Other exciting projects for next season are yet to be announced, so keep an eye on my website! https://www.erinrosalesmezzo.com

Opera Modesto

Mother & Witch in Hansel & Gretel

https://thestate.org/events/opera-modesto-presents-hansel-and-gretel-012025/