Christen Bio

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Christen Herman, mezzo-soprano, a graduate of U. C. Berkeley, has appeared as soloist with various ensembles throughout the West, including Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra, the Paulist Boy Choristers, the Cambridge Singers, and I Cantori, in whose production of Hildegard von Bingen's Ordo Virtutum she sings the role of The Soul. Although she is known particularly for her work in Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque styles, she has also given premiere performances and made recordings of new works by several American composers, including Steve Reich, Joan La Barbara, and Daniel Lentz. Festivals and series include the Ojai Festival, the LA Bach Festival, Music at St. Matthew's, the Armand Hammer, and the Colly Soleri Series at Arcosanti. Recent solo performances include Long Beach Opera's production of Charpentier's The Imaginary Invalid, Steve Reich's Tehillim, the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, and the soundtrack to the movie Simpatico. Ms. Herman is a founding member of Voxfire.