šļø Just Announced: DāAndrea Pelletier Featured in UCF Alumni Spotlight
Powerhouse soprano and founder of Queen of Opera has been profiled in the latest UCF Alumni spotlight. In the feature, DāAndrea reflects on her musical journeyāfrom her early days playing Puccini on the violin to discovering her operatic voice and building a brand that brings classical music to modern audiences.
In the article, DāAndrea shares:
āI think I always had what I would consider the āmusic in me.āā
The piece delves into how her upbringing, with a musically inclined father and an artistic mother, fostered her passion for music. DāAndreaās journey led her to the University of Central Florida, where she graduated in 2014 with a bachelorās degree in interdisciplinary studies, focusing on vocal performance. Her time at UCF was instrumental in shaping her artistic path.
Now, as the founder of Queen of Opera, DāAndrea is dedicated to making opera accessible and engaging for contemporary audiences. Her innovative approach blends classical technique with modern sensibilities, aiming to inspire a new generation of opera enthusiasts.
Read the full feature here.