Artist description Up and Coming Renaissance woman, founder of the National Artistic Effort, social activist, and expert self-promoter, Ja-Nae Duane, is taking the world by storm.....one gig at a time. For more information on the National Artistic Effort, please go to:http://us.geocities.com/elektra1313/index.html

Music Style opera, jazz, crossover, classical

Musical Influences wow.....too many to name

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Artist History Ja-Na� Duane, mezzo-soprano, actress, poet and composer, has been lighting stages since childhood. Equally comfortable performing opera as jazz and musical theater, she has performed in such places as the White House, Boston’s Esplanade, Jordan Hall, Woolsey Hall and the Fleet Center. This fall, she joined Boston University’s prestigious Opera Institute, where she is a member of Joanna Levy’s studio. A natural "go-getter," Ja-Na� pioneered an undergraduate major in Opera Performance at Northeastern University and New England Conservatory, then went on to complete her graduate work at Carnegie Mellon University. BIO Ja-Na� Duane, mezzo-soprano, actress, poet and composer, has been lighting stages since childhood. Equally comfortable performing opera as jazz and musical theater, she has performed in such places as the White House, Boston’s Esplanade, Jordan Hall, Woolsey Hall and the Fleet Center. This fall, she joined Boston University’s prestigious Opera Institute, where she is a member of Joanna Levy’s studio. A natural "go-getter," Ja-Na� pioneered an undergraduate major in Opera Performance at Northeastern University and New England Conservatory, then went on to complete her graduate work at Carnegie Mellon University. Duane’s recent engagements include the role of Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Baba in The Medium, both with the Opera Institute. She will also be featured on a recording of Hamlet due in 2003. Ms. Duane has performed roles with the Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, Boston University’s Opera Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, BASOTI, Tuesday Music Club and Naxos-London. In addition to her busy performance schedule, Ja-Na� is much sought-after as a public speaker, and is founder of the National Artistic Effort (N.A.E.); a volunteer organization which unites artists in order to facilitate positive change within our communities.

Instruments vocals

Press Reviews What people are saying….. “aggressively sexual” -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (on her portrayal of The Drummer in The Emperor of Atlantis ) “She gave to the role the qualities that distinguished her work as a solo performer, namely an intensity of vocal quality, and an honest and direct projection of the dramatic elements of the character.” -Walter Morales, conductor (on her portrayal of The Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors) “She possesses an instrument of impressive size and scope, which is well complimented by an innate sense of dramatic delicacy.” -Lydia Steier, director “She is one of the top students I’ve ever worked with as a student and as a human being.” -Leonard Brown, Northeastern University Professor and Jazz Musician “She has a lot of energy and drive” -Northeastern Magazine “Ja-Na� has a dynamite presence, oozing personality from every pore.” -Jeanne Segal, Voice Teacher “Ja-Na� looks totally hot on her merchandise. I would be glad to wear her face on a shirt anyday.” -Eric Fischman, Ja-Na� Fan Club Member #358 “Her talents excite me.” -Sharon Daniels, Director and Founder of the Boston University Opera Institute “Her fearlessness is commendable.” -Sarah Long, Singer (on her portrayal of Baba in The Medium)

Additional Info Join her mailing list!: Ja-Nae@yahoogroups.com

Location Boston, MA - USA

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