About

Mezzo soprano Amanda Cabán, known for her rich and expressive voice, is an accomplished performer with an array of experience in both opera and concert repertoire. Her most notable roles are Carmen (Carmen), La Ciesca (Gianni Schicchi), Ma Moss (The Tenderland), Old Lady (Candide), Meg (Falstaff), Dorabella (Cosi Fan Tutte), and Cherubino (Marriage of Figaro). Recently, Cabán recently returned to Central Florida Lyric Opera, where she was formerly an Artist-in-Residence, to perform the role of Mercedes in Carmen.

Cabán has appeared as the soloist for works such as: El Amor Brujo, the Ellingboe Requiem, Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Handel’s Messiah, and the Mozart Requiem. She has a passion for Latin-American and Spanish repertoire, participating in the Zarzuela USA workshops and working towards broadening the audience for this genre. Cabán received her master’s degree in music at DePaul University in Chicago, IL, and her undergraduate degree at Stetson University in DeLand, FL. She maintains a private studio out of Chicago, IL, and serves on the board for the Chicago chapter of NATS as the Director of Membership.

Combining her passions for opera, service, and education, Cabán has worked with groups like Atlanta Music Project and Lost-and-Found Youth to provide training and funding to under-resourced communities. She returns to Opera Festival of Chicago for their upcoming season.