our artists

Artist Testimonials

Hear from the artists themselves why we are so passionate about the work we do.

  • “As both a performer and a listener, I find that what makes art song so unique is that it captures the intimacy of a single moment. In a world of busyness and distraction, art song brings us together, connects us through our shared human experiences, and reminds us to appreciate the beauty in each moment.”

    — Erin Ridge, soprano

  • “The personal connection between the artists and the audience makes Baltimore Musicales so special. Through our spoken introductions and carefully selected repertoire, the audience can see and hear who we are as people in addition to our artistry as musicians.”

    — Annie Gill, soprano

  • “We share stories about the human condition through the art of song to make a connection and even heal those who listen. I’ve heard it said in many ways, but when words are simply not enough, we have nothing to do but sing.”

    — Matthew Maisano, baritone

  • “Art song is a beautiful way to tell stories that we can pass down from generation to generation. I love singing art song because it shares a piece of myself with the audience and creates a special moment between us that cannot be recreated or replaced.”

    — Amanda Densmoor, soprano

  • “Baltimore Musicales harnesses the power of art song—the spectrum of intimate to grand, song to song cycle, simple to virtuosity, and through folklore and storytelling the power to change the course of the future, together as a community.”

    — Claire Galloway, soprano

  • “Art song is such a beautiful fusion of music and poetry that allows us to construct the stories we wish to tell, spanning across centuries of time and space. Baltimore Musicales is truly a treasure–both to audiences and to artists like myself.”

    — Shana Oshiro, soprano