Ms. Anamer Castrello

ANAMER CASTRELLO (Mezzo-Soprano) Praised by the Washington Post as "the richest and most expressive voice... with her memorable mezzo-soprano - round and clear with a smoky finish...Castrello has a powerful and passionate voice..." mezzo-soprano Anamer Castrello, a native of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, stands out as one of the most impressive and versatile artists and singers in the Washington, DC, area. She holds an MM in Opera Performance from the University of Maryland, an MA from New York University and a BA from the University of Puerto Rico. Ms. Castrello is currently pursuing her doctorate in Vocal Performance at Catholic University of America, studying with Rosemarie Houghton. She has won numerous awards, including the Catholic University Concerto/Aria Competition, "Best Latino Female Vocalist" at the Washington Area Music Awards, Award-winner at the Gulf Coast Regional Auditions for the Metropolitan Opera and the "Operatic Singing Artist of the Year Award" from the Institute of Puerto Rico in New York. She has delighted local audiences in appearances with the Pan American Symphony Orchestra, the Metropolitan Orchestra, the Capital City Symphony, Opera Camerata of Washington, Shakespeare Theatre, Opera Americana, The Other Opera Company, Diaspora Opera of Washington, GALA Hispanic Theater, Zarzuela Di Si, the Singers Opera and the In Series. Her first solo CD titled Anamer Castrello: Latin American Mezzo, Latin American Hits, features a mixture of different Latin American music styles. Currently she is a vocal instructor for Morgan State University. Ms. Castrello is also a Teaching Artist with the Washington National Opera in their Education and Community Programs. Anamer Castrello is a proud member of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and the Actor's Equity Association. You are welcome to visit her website www.acastrello.org