Danya Katok, soprano, originally from State College, PA, is an exceptionally versatile vocalist whose repertoire ranges from the pure straight tone of plainchant to the exciting belt of musical theater. Performances of note include Max in Where the Wild Things Are with New York City Opera (for which she was praised by The New York Times as being “superb”), featured vocalist in “An Evening of Cole Porter” with The Boston Pops, soprano soloist in Haydn’s The Creation with Sacred Music in a Sacred Space, vocal soloist with Mark Morris Dance Group at Jacob’s Pillow, and soprano soloist in Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra and New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble. Danya received her DMA in Voice Performance from CUNY Graduate Center in 2016 and is currently on the music faculty at Hunter College. http://danyakatok.com.