Allison Pohl

Soprano Allison Pohl's vivacious stage presence and spirited singing have inspired enthusiastic responses across three continents. Her work has received positive reviews for her “sparkling voice” (outerstage.com) and “exuberant” performances (Opera News). Of her performance in L'elisir d'amore at Virginia Opera, The Washington Post wrote: “Allison Pohl stood out with a ripe, flavorful soprano and ample character."

Allison made her Seattle Symphony debut in 2018 as the soprano soloist in Handel's Messiah.  She has appeared with opera companies throughout the United States, including Boston Lyric Opera, New York City Opera, Seattle Opera, Virginia Opera, and Tacoma Opera; and has been a featured soloist for orchestral tours in both Italy and China.  Favorite operatic roles recently performed include both Countess and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, Tatyana in Eugene Onegin, Adina in L’elisir d’amore, Blanche de la Force in Dialogues des Carmélites, Norina in Don Pasquale, Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia, and Gretel in Hänsel und Gretel.

As a member of Soprello, Allison has also performed chamber music and new compositions across North America with her husband, cellist Alistair MacRae. She is a Seattle Opera Career Grant recipient and holds degrees from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music and Boston University. 

 

Language spoken : English