Aryssa Burrs

Vocalist Aryssa Leigh Burrs is hailed for her “rich sound and thoughtful musical ideas”; while “transcending vocal styles and genres with flexibility and ease.” In the 22/23 season, Ms. Burrs has been seen with InSeries Opera as Orpheus/Speranza (Nightsong of Orpheus), Requiem, and Ordering of Moses. As a previous Resident Artist with Opera Columbus-Capital University, Ms. Burrs performed Ramona (Vanqui) and Zerlina (Don Giovanni). Other recent engagements include being an Apprentice Artist with Central City Opera, alto soloist with the Apollo’s Chorus for Stacy Garrop’s Terra Nostra, Elvis Costello’s The Juliet Letters (UrbanArias), Mame Dennis in Mame

(The Seagle Festival). Obtaining a Masters of Music in Voice/Opera from Northwestern University she tackled Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Captain (Dog Days), Baba the Turk (The Rake’s Progress), as well as solos with various choral and orchestral ensembles (Am I born, David T. Little; Terra Nostra, Stacy Garrop; The Branch Will Not Break, Christopher Cerrone). Aryssa is a ‘22, ‘23 American Traditions Competition Quarterfinalist and is the founder of ALB Produces. Ms. Burrs is a choral artist with the National Shrine, The Thirteen, and Grammy-Award winning ensemble the Crossing.