Come as you are, tell me your dreams and we will make a plan to get you there! "Also wonderful was soloist contralto Susan Weinman, who inventively shaped one phrase after another." Review by Patrick Sterns, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Some people have asked me about my experience. I am a true contralto, the voice is deep, dark, rich and warm. If you are looking for a unique low voice for solo or
ensemble - i've got you covered. Concert Performances as soloist:
The Philadelphia Orchestra:
Das Klagende Lied, Mahler, 2nd Voice,
Verizon Hall , Vladimir Jurowski conductor
The Philadelphia Singers Chorale: Elijah, Mendelssohn,
The Academy of Music, David Hayes, conductor
Berkshire Choral Festival:
Beethoven, Mass in C, Bruckner, Te Deum,
David Hayes conductor
Westchester Choral Society:
Israel and Egypt Handel,
Lyndon Woodside conductor
Juilliard Opera Center: Vivaldi, Gloria,
Alice Tully Hall
Richard Westenburg conductor
Rutgers University: Bach, Christmas Oratorio,
Richard Westenburg conductor
Hartt Orchestra: Mahler – Des Knaben Wunderhorn
Tanglewood Music Center: Mahler - Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
Juilliard Opera Center: Saint-Saens, Samson et Dalila Excerpt, Alice Tully Hall
Opera Performances:
Susannah: Mrs. McClean and Mrs Ott, Brandenburg Opera
Carmen: Carmen – (Excerpts) Brandenburg Opera
Hansel und Gretel: Witch – Liederkrantz Opera
Le Nozze di Figaro: Marcellina – Liederkrantz Opera
Iolanthe: Fairy Queen – Village Light Opera, NYC
Patience: Lady Jane – Village Light Opera, NYC
Beatrice et Benedict: Ursula – Juilliard Opera Center
Jacob Lenz: 4th Voice – Juilliard Opera Center
Juilus Caesar: Cornelia – (excerpts) – Juilliard Opera Center
Madama Butterfly: Suzuki – Hartt School of Music
Tales of Hoffman: Voice of Mother – State University College at Fredonia
Choral Experience:
The Philadelphia Singers: Core Member from 2003 to 2015
The Philadelphia Singers Chorale: 2002 to 2015
Juilliard Opera Center, Beatrice and Benedict- Berlioz
Western New York Opera Theater, Art Park, Lewiston NY
Pirates of Penzance, Yeoman of the Guard
I have worked in churches and temples as well. Am particularily familiar with all the various forms of worship in the Episcopal/Anglican church. While living in NYC I had a church agent who would send me out to work wherever I was needed. It was a great experience.
