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Anna Bjerken

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Ithaca | Eastman ‘26 & ‘28
Now: Vocal Fellow • Blue Hill Bach Festival (7.10-19)

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Yo soy la libertad ⛲️

AINADAMAR
Eastman Opera Theater
Composer: Osvaldo Golijov
Director: Octavio Cardenas
Conductor: Wilson Southerland
Choreographer: Lisa Piccione
Chorus Master: Henry Griffin
Stage Manager: Josh Lau
Costumer: Nicole Laclair
Light Designer and Photographer: Nic Minetor
Supported by: Friends of Eastman Opera

To Octavio, Wilson, Lisa, Caroline, Ashley, Thomas, Owen, Logan, S, and the greatest chorus of Niñas I could ask for, thank you. Ainadamar was, and is, the single greatest musical experience of my life, and I am beyond blessed to have experienced this incredible opera with you all. (My very first opera!) Ahora veo el mundo con ojos de multitudes. Adios, Granada ❤️‍🔥 taken in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre by @anna_bjerken

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a year ago

Boston Early Music Festival • Young Artists Training Program

AGRIPPINA (G. F. Handel)
Director: Jason McStoots
Music Director: Jeffrey Grossman

OCTAVIA (Reinhard Keiser)
Director: Gilbert Blin
Asst. Director: Ellen Hargis
Director’s Asst: Grant Sorensen
Music Directors: Stephen Stubbs, Paul O’Dette
Concertmaster: Robert Mealy
Choreographer: Hubert Hazebroucq
Costume Designer: Anna Kjellsdotter
Set Designer: Alexander McCargar
Lighting Designer: Kelly Martin
Executive Producer: Kathy Fay

What an immense privilege it has been to be a part of this company for the past 4 weeks. To be a part of these 2 magnificent shows, and to get to learn the role of Octavia and perform the role of Agrippina was an honor I do not take lightly. I type this as Act 2 of our final performance is under way, and am filled with gratitude. Thank you to the greatest BEMF team, all the backstage hands, dressers, ASMs, and everyone that helped these shows come to life. I could not have asked for a better YA singers group - Andrea, Raphael, Sam, Reed, and Seth, thank you!! taken in Boston, Massachusetts by @anna_bjerken

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a year ago

New year, new degree, new concerts! Especially excited to be performing alongside RPO, as well as my first full Messiah and St. John Passion. Hope to see you there :)

Soprano • Bach’s “B-minor Mass”
Voices
Saturday, September 19th, 7:30pm
Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word

Soprano • Grieg’s “Peer Gynt”
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, October 10th, 7:30pm &
Sunday, October 11th, 2:00pm
Kodak Hall

Soprano Soloist • BWV 140 “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme”
Eastman Bach Cantata Series
Sunday, October 18th, 3:30pm
Hatch Recital Hall

Soprano Soloist • Bach’s “Johannes-Passion”
Viva Bach Peterborough
Sunday, October 25th, 4:00pm
Peterborough Town House, NH

Soprano Soloist • Handel’s “Messiah”
Blue Hill Bach
Saturday, December 12th, 3:00pm
First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, ME

Soprano Soloist • Handel’s “Messiah”
Solarium Vocal Ensemble
Friday, December 18th, 7:00pm
Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word by @anna_bjerken

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Blue Hill Bach Festival 2026!

What a JOY to be a part of this incredible week of music making with some of the best musicians and people around. Thank you to Rosie and Stephen for this incredible opportunity to bring baroque music to the Maine community, to Gene for a meaningful masterclass, and to Colleen for hosting us in one of the most beautiful homes I’ve been in. Forever grateful! taken in Blue Hill, Maine by @anna_bjerken

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3 months ago

I will never shut up about these songs!

Galathea by Arnold Schoenberg. Delicious and indulgent and obsessive and (late) romantic. Filmed during a masterclass with the incredible Dashon Burton in Reinberger recital hall.

ok NOW I will shut up about these songs. taken in Severance Music Center by @anna_bjerken

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3 months ago

The Cleveland Orchestra Summer Choral Institute!

What a joy to be part of the inaugural year of this incredible festival! Singing as a part of @cleveorch and @clevelandorchestrachoruses performance of “Considering Matthew Shepard” by Craig Hella Johnson was an incredible honor, especially under the genius direction of maestra @lisacwong . A huge thank you to @dan.overly for organizing the vocal fellows section of this week, and to @jonathanfuller.music for beautifully collaborating on some of the most difficult piano accompaniments out there! taken in Severance Music Center by @anna_bjerken

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3 months ago

A summer full of some incredible choral music! Very grateful to The Cleveland Orchestra’s Summer Choral Institute and the Blue Hill Bach Festival for these wonderful opportunities. Hope to see you there! by @anna_bjerken

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4 months ago

Bye for now! taken in Eastman School of Music by @anna_bjerken

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5 months ago

eastman, fourth year, second semester. by @anna_bjerken

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5 months ago

Can’t get rid of me that easily! I am SO excited to share that I will be staying at the Eastman School of Music pursuing my Masters in Vocal Performance and Literature under the tutelage of Professor Anthony Dean Griffey. A huge thank you to Professor Kiera Duffy, and my wonderful friends and family here at Eastman for getting me to this point. Next 2!! 💙💛

📷 @jklineportraits taken in Eastman School of Music by @anna_bjerken

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6 months ago

Some pictures from many concerts in the same red dress. An excuse to share some exciting concert engagements coming up! I hope you’ll join me!

Soprano Soloist • Howell’s “Requiem” & more!
Saturday, March 21st, 7:30pm
Sage Chapel, Cornell University

Soprano Soloist • Syler’s “Storyville” with the Eastman Wind Orchestra
Monday, April 20th, 7:30pm
Kodak Hall, Eastman School of Music

Narrator • Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du soldat” (The Soldier’s Tale) with the Eastman Chamber Orchestra
Saturday, April 25th, 4:00pm
Annex 902, Eastman School of Music

Soprano • Roman Oratorios with Collegium Musicum
1. “La Tarantella” (Caresana)
2. “O mestissime Jesu” (Marazzoli)
3. “Victoria Passionis Christi” (Foggia)
Tuesday, April 28th, 7:30pm
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music

Soprano Soloist • BWV 202 “Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten” & cabaret selections
Mayfest Cornell International Chamber Music Festival
Concerts May 15-19th: Barnes Hall, Ithaca NY
Information found at: mayfest-cornell.org by @anna_bjerken

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7 months ago

break: on digital! (+ extras) taken in Rochester, New York by @anna_bjerken

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9 months ago