CELESTE MORALES

A B O U T.

Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as a “robust soprano with pinpoint dynamic control,” Mexican-American Soprano, Celeste Morales is quickly gaining recognition as a dynamic and expressive artist, celebrated for her radiant tone and compelling stage presence. Morales was recently awarded the Dietrich Memorial Award at the Opera Index Vocal Competition and competed at the prestigious Tenor Viñas Competition in Barcelona, Spain.  This season, she joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Ravinia Festival as a featured soloist in Lang Lang’s “The Disney Book” under the baton of Edwin Outwater. A passionate performer, she was named a finalist and grant recipient by the Wagner Society of New York, the Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition, and the Opera Florham International Vocal Competition.

  • "But, the audience was too entranced by Celeste Morales, who played Malinche, as she lured the crowd towards her voice like a siren."

    The Paisano

  • "Robust Soprano with pinpoint dynamic control"

    San Francisco Chronicle

  • "She gave a deeply affecting performance of Liu's aria "Signor ascolta" from Puccini's Turandot. With terrific technique, she portrayed the desperation and anguish of the slave girl warning her master. " The sets and costumes appeared in our mind's eye--always a good sign of a successful portrayal. We loved the legato line, the Italianate phrasing, and the dynamic variety. "

    Voce di Meche

  • "Other highlights for me were...soprano Celeste Morales singing Florence B. Price's "Hold fast to dreams." The latter gave me goosebumps, Morales has a beautiful, clear tone."

    The Opera Tattler

UPCOMING!

La Malinche

OPERA AUSTIN FESTIVAL

Summer Recital

WEST END COLLEGIATE CHURCH

Lang Lang’s “The Disney Book”

Chicago Symphony Orchestra + Edwin Outwater, Conductor

RAVINIA FESTIVAL

Bel Canto Boot Camp

TUSCANY, ITALY