Emma Luyendijk

Sponsored by Judy and Jerry Kaufman HOMETOWN: Cape Town, South Africa EDUCATION: University of Cape Town; Boston University; Juilliard School PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Aspen Music Festival; Franz Schubert Institut; SongFest CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Rehearsal Pianist, New York City Ballet Rehearsal Pianist, Il barbiere di Siviglia, Opera Neo Associate Music Director, American Opera Project THIS SEASON AT PBO: … Read more

Ajit Persaud*

Sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Falkenberg HOMETOWN: Georgetown, Guyana EDUCATION: Florida State University; Stetson University PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Glimmerglass Festival; Opera Theatre of Saint Louis CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Little Victor Farrell (cover), Elizabeth Cree, Glimmerglass Festival Encouragement Award, 2024 Met Laffont Competiton District Winner, 2023 Met Laffont Competition Elder Gleaton (cover), Susannah, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Spoletta … Read more

Garrett Evers

Sponsored by Mrs. Brenda Callaway  HOMETOWN: Orlando, FL EDUCATION: Florida State University PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Santa Fe Opera CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Mitch, A Streetcar Named Desire, Florida State University Tamino, Die Zauberflöte, Florida State University Rodolfo, La bohème, Bayview Music Festival THIS SEASON AT PBO: Chorus, Tosca Nathanael/Spalanzani (cover), Hoffmann (study) & Chorus, The Tales of Hoffmann … Read more