"Letting our inner voices lead us to thrive in the arts" with Lisa G.
Today ( 08/31) we had an enjoyable and rewarding conversation with Lisa Gerstenkorn , the alto princ pal vocal artist at Heartland Sings. Lisa is a cat lover, a collections, and loves different cuisines.
"Praised for her genuine stage presence and signature low notes, contralto Lisa Marie Gerstenkorn is an active and enthusiastic performer and educator of varied vocal genres.
Born and raised in Kansas, she moved to Fort Wayne, IN in 2020 to perform and teach as a Full-time Principal Vocal Artist with Heartland Sings. Lisa premiered the lead opera roles of Mezzo in Bonnie McLarty’s Snow Angel with Lawrence Opera Theatre, and Louise McPhetridge Thaden in DeSpain and Peters’ Staggerwing with Opera Kansas. She was a Filstrup Resident Artist with the Tulsa Opera, and also sang in eighteen different operas with their professional opera chorus.
Internationally, she has performed as Arnalta in Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea with the Halifax Summer Opera Festival in Nova Scotia, Canada, and as Zita in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi in Spain and Portugal with the American Opera Studio.
As a concert soloist, has performed Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, and Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. Lisa has also performed as Julia Child in Hoiby’s one-woman opera Bon Appétit!, Glinda in the Wizard of Oz, and the title role in Evita. She performs the music of artists Adele, Carole King, Patsy Cline, Bonnie Raitt, Judy Garland, Julie London, and Karen Carpenter.
Lisa enjoys teaching voice lessons to students of all ages. Before relocating to Fort Wayne, she taught a full private Voice Studio in Kansas and Missouri and simultaneously held positions as Adjunct Voice Instructor at Pittsburg State University and Missouri Southern State University." (Gerstenkorn, L. 2023)
Intro:
Mission and Vision.
Interview:
A. How did you get interested in music?
B. How and when your relationship with Heartland Sings began?
C. What do you do for Heartland Sings?
D. What has been your most memorable experiences with Heartland Sings?
E. Why is it important to support and promote the arts?
F. Advice to encourage people to pursue their dreams as artists.
Outro:
Thank you.
Come to our concert Music from the Americas, October 8th at 3pm at Plymouth Congregational Church.
Nuestra Misión:
Heartland Sings inspira a personas de todas las edades y habilidades a través de experiencias culturales y de entretenimiento, con programas educativos y vinculación con la comunidad. Heartland Sings está cambiando vidas a través de la canción.
Our Mission:
Heartland Sings inspires people of all ages and abilities through cultural and entertainment experiences, educational programs, and community outreach. Heartland Sings is changing lives through song.
Nuestra Visión:
Heartland Sings es una institución de interpretación artística, que promueve la apreciación por las artes vocales para inspirar al público y artistas a través de experiencias excepcionales de cultura y entretenimiento con programas educativos, y vinculación con la comunidad.
Our Vision:
Heartland Sings is a mission-driven performing arts institution that fosters an appreciation for the vocal arts, inspiring audiences and artists through exceptional cultural and entertainment experiences, educational programs, and community outreach.
Voice of the Mission and Vision, Andrea Salazar
