Leighanne Saltsman

Outside Work

Bio

Born in Rhinebeck, NY, Ms. Saltsman has recently arrived in New York from Oberlin College and Conservatory, having completed both her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and her Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts. An exceptional young singer at the beginning of her career, Ms.Saltsman has already achieved success during the past year as soloist with NYC's foremost unaccompanied vocal ensemble Cerddorion, directed by Kristina Boerger, premiering the works of Lisa Bielawa, David Lang and Elliot Z. Levine.

As a vocalist, Saltsman's interest and expertise falls in the realms of early music, new music, oratorio and the choral repertoire. In addition to working under the auspices of Doner/Pierce Associates, Saltsman is currently in demand as a soloist in diverse projects ranging from early music to contemporary works, and has recently been commissioned to help re-invent Cavalli's La Didone with The Wooster Group.

She has participated in master classes with Pamela Z, Walter Thompson, Paul Horn and Joan LaBarbara, and is equally at home on the recital and concert stage. She has appeared behind Thomas Quasthoff and the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, Walter Thompson (soundpainting tm), Olga Borodina and the Russian Chamber Chorus of New York. Her talent has carried her to the stage at Avery Fisher, Carnegie and Severance Halls.