SOPRANO

Larisa specializesin Modern Music, although she also performs vocal literature from the 12th Century through the 21st and is a soloist with both the Texas Early Music Project and the University of Texas New Music Ensemble. To date, she has premiered the works of over 14 composers.

Larisa completed her doctorate in voice at the University of Texas at Austin, under the tutelage of Rose Taylor and Darlene Wiley. Her dissertation,A SINGER'S GUIDE TO PERFORMING WORKS FOR VOICE AND ELECTRONICS, combined her love of modern vocal technique and electronic music.

Track List and Info
Track 1, "Better a dish", composed by Michael Torke.  Performed by Larisa Montanaro with the UT New Music Ensemble, Dan Welcher directing (with the composer present)
Track 2, "The Foggy Dew", arranged by John Corigliano.  Performed by Larisa Montanaro and Christine Beard on flute.
Track3, "Ay Deus, se sab' ora meu amigo", from the Cantigas de Amigos.  Performed with the Texas Early Music Project, Danny Johnson, director.
Track 4, "The Sudden Field", composed by Neil Flory.  Performed by Larisa Montanaro, Christine Beard, flute and Steve Kostelnick on guitar
Track 5, "Bebe el agua tranquila de la cancion aneja", (from larger work, Madrigals Book )  composed by George Crumb.  Performed by Larisa Montanaro, Christine Beard on flute, and Paul Bissell on percussion.