Camerata Bardi Alumni Thriving:
Where Artistic Potential Becomes Professional Success

At Camerata Bardi International Academy, the success of our program is ultimately measured by what happens after our artists leave us.

Year after year, Camerata Bardi alumni continue to move forward—earning professional engagements, joining young artist programs, winning and advancing in major competitions, and performing on stages in the United States and abroad. Many remain in close contact with us, and we continue to follow the journeys of all our past participants with great pride. Their achievements reflect what the Academy was created to do: give artists the training, performance experience, mentorship, and professional preparation to help them take the next step in their careers.

As we look toward our 2027 season, we are proud to celebrate many Camerata Bardi alumni who continue to thrive.

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Kathleen Echols, soprano
Kathleen continues to build an active career with recent performances including Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni with Off-Brand Opera, Nedda in Pagliacci with Opera Vermont, and Suzel in Mascagni’s L’Amico Fritz. In 2027, she will return to Teatro Grattacielo for Michael Dellaira’s The Leopard.

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Valerio Morelli, bass
Valerio continues his growing European career with recent appearances at the Macerata Opera Festival and an upcoming engagement as Alidoro in Rossini’s La Cenerentola at Opéra de Dijon.

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Luna Seongeun Park, soprano
Luna has earned significant international recognition, including First Prize at the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples International Vocal Competition, two Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition New York District wins, and a semifinalist placement at Operalia. She also made her European debut as Nannetta in Falstaff at the Verbier Festival and was a finalist in the 2026 Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition.

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Jordan Seguin-Gascoigne, mezzo-soprano
Jordan’s recent engagements include her Carnegie Hall debut in Vivaldi’s Gloria, Dorabella in Così fan tutte, and Second Lady in Die Zauberflöte at London’s Grimeborn Festival. Her ongoing relationship with Teatro Grattacielo has included Le Nozze di Figaro and The Tin Angel, and she will return in 2027 for The Leopard.

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Sara Kennedy, soprano
Sara has continued an exciting professional trajectory, including her principal debut at Sarasota Opera as Valencienne in The Merry Widow. She returned to Teatro Grattacielo in 2026 as Miranda in the world-stage premiere of Joseph Summer’s The Tempest and will make her role debut as Cathy in Carlisle Floyd’s Wuthering Heights with the Little Opera of NY before joining Gulfshore Opera in 2027.

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Sarah Rose Johnson, soprano
Sarah Rose continues to expand her professional experience following appearances with Teatro Grattacielo, including the Countess in Le nozze di Figaro and Juno in Joseph Summer’s The Tempest. She will next join Sarasota Opera’s Young Artist Program.

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Thaís Costalonga Gavinelli, soprano
Based in Milan, Thaís continues her studies and professional development in Italy while performing regularly. Her recent work includes Camerata Bardi’s Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, engagements with the Coro Accademia della Scala, and upcoming performances with the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano. She also recently earned Third Prize in a vocal competition in Italy.

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Mairin Srygley, mezzo-soprano
Mairin has continued developing a diverse operatic and concert career, including a critically praised debut as Sister Helen in Dead Man Walking. In 2026, she performed Dorabella in Così fan Tutte with Teatro Grattacielo and appeared in Camerata Bardi’s Italian performances of Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. She will return to Teatro Grattacielo in 2027 for The Leopard.

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Victoria McGrath, soprano
Victoria was named a Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition District Winner in 2026 and a semifinalist in the Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition. She also joined the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory, where she performed Lia in Debussy’s L’Enfant Prodigue, following her appearance in the world premiere of The Tin Angel with Teatro Grattacielo.

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Logan Dooley, baritone
Logan continues building his operatic experience, including performances as Leporello in Don Giovanni, appearances in L’Elisir d’Amore, and his return to Teatro Grattacielo for the world premiere of The Tin Angel.

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Jenna Faith Weitman, soprano
Jenna continues to expand her experience in the United States and Europe. Her recent work includes Teatro Grattacielo’s The Tempest, where she covered Miranda, followed by participation in the AIMS in Graz Opera Studio. Her growing career has also included performances with Camerata Bardi and Teatro Grattacielo in New York and Italy.

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The Journey Continues

Each of these artists is following an individual path, but together their achievements reflect something central to Camerata Bardi's mission: artistic development does not end with a single production or summer program.

We are proud to stay connected with so many of our alumni, follow their accomplishments, and, whenever possible, welcome them back into future professional opportunities.

Their progress is the strongest reminder of why Camerata Bardi exists—to help talented young artists strengthen their craft, gain meaningful stage experience, build professional relationships, and move forward with greater confidence into the next chapter of their careers.

We look forward to seeing where their journeys take them next.