Artists

Biography:

Mezzo-soprano Amanda Crider, recognized for her “gleaming vocalism” (Boston Globe), “star acting” (Urban Milwaukee), and “deep expressivity” (New York Times), has performed as a soloist with Apollo’s Fire in performances of Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s B Minor Mass, Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, and their celebration of early American Music, Come to the River.
In demand for performances of classical and contemporary opera alike, Ms. Crider has sung leading roles with opera companies across the US. She created the roles of Alma in Keeril Makan and Jay Scheib’s Persona at Los Angeles Opera, and The English Teacher in Gregory Spears opera Paul’s Case with UrbanArias and the Prototype Festival. She has also performed the role of Poppea in L’incoronazione di Poppea with Florentine Opera, Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro with Florida Grand Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera and Eugene Opera, and was called “the true star” in Boston Lyric Opera’s production of Mark Anthony Turnage’s opera Greek. Other appearances include roles with Dallas Opera, New York City Opera, Opera Boston, The Castleton
Festival, Glimmerglass Opera, and Opera Omaha, among others. She has appeared as a soloist with ensembles including the Calgary Philharmonic, Jacksonville Symphony, New World Symphony, Nu Deco Ensemble, Bach Festival Society of Florida, International Contemporary Ensemble, and is a core member of the GRAMMY® nominated ensemble Seraphic Fire. Ms. Crider has been a prize winner and finalist in many competitions, including the José Iturbi International, Jensen Foundation, Joy in Singing Debut Artist, Oratorio Society of New York, Center for Contemporary Opera, and is a recipient of a Richard F. Gold Caree Grant from the Shoshana Foundation. Crider was also a 2022 Recipient of the Alumni Enterprise Award from the Innovation Institute at Music Academy of the West. Ms. Crider is the founder of the Miami-based concert series IlluminArts, and is the Executive Director of the GRAMMY® winning ensemble Roomful of Teeth.