“What does it mean to write an opera? What does it mean to put something on stage and to write something with the purpose of there being physical action to do?”

New music powerhouse Lisa Neher is a mezzo-soprano, composer, and actress on a mission to transform audiences through story, sound, and open-heartedness. Described by Oregon ArtsWatch as “a small woman with a very big voice” and “especially alive,” Neher captivates audiences with her electrifying dramatic commitment and unforgettable vocal colors. She released her first EP Of Wind and Waves through OddPop records in January and her opera Sense of Self, written with librettist Kendra Preston Leonard, will be premiered by Opera Elect this year. In addition to her creative work, Lisa coaches composers on writing for voices and business strategy.

Composers take note! Lisa is doing it all, and then some. Her DIY, can-do attitude is completely contagious. I thoroughly enjoyed having this conversation with her. We covered a myriad of topics from writing for voice, to choosing a text, sources of creativity, flamethrowers (seriously), the process of composing, her exciting One Voice Project Micro Opera Festival from March 22-26 and so much more in episode 16 of the Making Noise Podcast.

Be sure to watch the One Voice Project Micro Opera Festival

https://www.lisanehermusic.com/operafestival.html

Follow Lisa’s Work on her website https://www.lisanehermusic.com/

Check out her EP: Of Wind and Waves

https://lisaneher.bandcamp.com/releases

Social Media @lisanehermezzo

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