Julianne Stein is a versatile classical singer known for her collaborative spirit and engaging stage presence. She has performed roles such as Euridice in an English version of Orfeo ed Euridice and Rosina in The Ghosts of Versailles at the Miami Music Festival, where she participated as part of a paid internship program. Julianne has also appeared as a soloist in concerts including Organ of the Opera at St. David’s Episcopal Church in DeWitt, NY, and has sung with the Syracuse University Oratorio Society, performing in a special concert honoring Dr. Warren.

A passionate and ever-growing artist, Julianne values the sense of teamwork and connection that opera and concert work create. She continues to seek opportunities that allow her to collaborate, learn, and share her love of music through meaningful performances that bring people together.

The quote “For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream” by Van Gough, may perfectly describe human existence. No one knows why they were placed on this earthly plane of existence, but everyone finds their calling, a dream of sorts, that they wish to follow. My path happens to be that of music. The path combines the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic senses of the performer to convey ethos and pathos to others in a way words could never describe. 

     My musical journey began with playing the alto saxophone in the fourth grade and choir in the fifth, but it was more for fun than sport. The true inspiration for becoming a student of music was in the halls of the Byham during productions of The Musical Christmas Carol where Tom Atkin’s, the actor of Ebenezer Scrooge, ignited the flame of artistry in my soul. I began to take my vocal growth more seriously (along with the saxophone) to fill this void within my soul. Through dedication from high school through my education at Syracuse University, I have developed my chosen instrument, the voice, to be able to perform expressive pieces, like the song cycles of Schumann, to challenging 19th-century pieces, like Argento arias. My specialties lie with music found from the 19th century to the present with their smooth flowing lines that combine dramatic use of dynamics which allows for ethos and pathos to be played with. This use of dynamics, phrasing, and emotions within music is important to me as it speaks where words falter and further connects to the audience. To quote myself from an old poem I wrote in high school,

“Music heals the sound defiance

In old abundant ways unknown.

Harmony rises in silence.”

   The impact to my audience is the biggest driving agent to my work. I wish to convey and share the ethos of the character “singing” to the listeners to the greatest extent possible. My dream is through my music one is inspired to follow their dreams, as what Tom Atkins had done for me. 

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Musical Life Story

Julianne Stein is a classical singer, voice pedagogue, and scholar whose work bridges performance, research, and education. A native of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, she holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Music History and Cultures with Distinction from Syracuse University (’23), as well as a Master of Music in Voice Pedagogy (’25).

Her performance career continues to flourish through a range of roles and premieres that showcase both her versatility and dedication to storytelling through music. She has appeared as Euridice in an English version of Orfeo ed Euridice and as Rosina in The Ghosts of Versailles at the Miami Music Festival, where she participated as part of a paid internship program. Contemporary works have also played a meaningful role in her artistic development, including the premiere of “Ich bin ein blast” from Hertha by Luca Sutto (2025) and New York Stories: “Shallow Wishes” by Robinson at the Mostly Modern Festival (2024), where she also performed in the Mrs. General Scene. Additional appearances include Organ of the Opera at St. David’s Episcopal Church in DeWitt, NY, and performances with the Syracuse University Oratorio Society, including a concert honoring Dr. Warren.

Inspired by composers such as Mozart, Puccini, and Joseph Marx, she approaches every performance with a sense of curiosity, lyricism, and sincerity. Known for her collaborative spirit and engaging stage presence, she values the teamwork and connection that define live performance, viewing every project as an opportunity to grow and create with others.

In addition to her work on stage, she is the soon-to-be founder of The Stein Studio: of Voice and Saxophone, where she creates a welcoming yet goal-driven environment for singers and instrumentalists alike. Her teaching philosophy centers on helping students become the best versions of themselves through curiosity, perseverance, and encouragement. Her research interests include Classical-era ornamentation, the role of the pelvic floor in singing, and the pedagogical writings of Luisa Tetrazzini, reflecting a dedication to blending historical insight with modern voice science.

Guided by the belief that music is meant to uplift and inspire, Julianne strives to encourage others the way she has been encouraged throughout her journey. When she’s not on stage or in a practice room, she enjoys exploring antique shops, hiking, traveling, and expressing her individuality through fashion, all reminders that creativity, like music, is meant to be lived fully and shared with others.