Grace Rivord, soprano, is pursuing a B.M. in Vocal Performance at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University. Ms. Rivord has most recently sung the role of ‘Barbarina’ in Le nozze di Figaro with Atlanta Concert Opera. In addition, she has performed with Capitol City Opera in their productions of Man of La Mancha, La traviata, Gianni Schicchi, Buoso’s Ghost, and Romeo et Juliette. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2019 performing Handel’s “Oh Had I Jubal’s Lyre” from the oratorio, Joshua. Most recently, Ms. Rivord was awarded first place in the National Federation of Music Clubs Student/Collegiate Biennial Competition. She has also been awarded prizes at the Southeastern Regional NATS Auditions, Georgia Chapter NATS Auditions, and the MTNA Competition. She is currently a selected semi-finalist in the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition. This summer, she will sing in the 2021 National NATS Auditions and participate as a young artist in the Druid City Opera Workshop. Ms. Rivord is a student of Dr. Joshua May.
You can find Grace’s performance here.