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Fox honed her skills in esteemed young artist programs at Santa Fe Opera,
Chautauqua Opera and Opera Saratoga. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees
from the Manhattan School of Music.
alayshafox.com

JULIA METZLER Mezzo-Soprano
Julia Metzler is a highly sought-after classical singer, concert
soloist and session singer. Raised in a musical family that
also runs the Metzler Violin Shop, her musical training began
at an early age as a violinist. Known for her versatility and
large vocal rage, Metzler regularly performs both soprano
and mezzo-soprano repertoire, from Marcellina in Le Nozze
di Figaro to the title role in Madama Butterfly, and both the
mezzo and soprano solos in Verdi’s Requiem.
Her other recent operatic roles include Vitellia in La Clemenza di Tito, Fiordiligi in
Così fan tutte, Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro, Mrs. P in The Man who Mistook his
Wife for a Hat, Ma in Missy Mazzoli’s Proving Up, and the title role in Gustav Holst’s
Savitri. As a roster member of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Metzler can frequently
be heard performing at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood Bowl.
juliaheronmetzler.com

ASHLEY FAATOALIA Tenor
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ashley has been singing
for as long as he can remember. He studied voice at
Chapman University with Dr. Peter Atherton and since
then he has been performing around the world. In
these early years of his professional career, Faatoalia
has become a sought-after vocalist for new works and
experimental projects working closely with composers
from across the country, including Anthony Davis, Jessie
Montgomery, Lewis Pesacov, Rand Steiger, Christopher
Cerrone, Anne LeBaron and more.
Noted for his soaring tenor and warm stage presence, Faatoalia recent engagements
include Remus in the premiere of the reimagined Treemonisha (Volcano Theatre of
Toronto) Amadou in the West Coast premiere of Omar (LA Opera), Korey Wise in The
Central Park Five (Long Beach Opera), Simón in The Three Women of Jerusalem (LA
Opera) and more. He has also had the honor of singing The Star Spangled Banner to
sold-out audiences at both Dodger Stadium and The Staples Center.
ashleyfaatoalia.com

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