Bios for “The Game is Afoot”

Soprano Brittany Palmer resides in New York City where she performs as a soloist, choral soprano, and chamber music collaborator. Trained at Florida State University and the Eastman School of Music, her performing career has included solo performances with Opera North, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Company XIV, Columbia Collegium, Opera Gaya, University of North Florida and the Trinity Church at Wall Street, among others.

She has performed roles such as Susanna (“Le Nozze di Figaro”), La Comtesse Adèle (“Le Comte Ory”), Ariane (“Ariane – Martinů”), Drusilla (“L’Incoronazione di Poppea”), Blondie (“The Abduction of Figaro”), Adina (L’Elisir D’Amore), as well as the soprano solos for the “St. Matthew Passion,” “Carmina Burana,” the Fauré “Requiem” and Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass,” among others.

Ms. Palmer was praised in the Washington Post for her performance in “Noli Me Tangere” at the Kennedy Center and has received accolades from other reputable publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal for her performances in New York City.  She is also a member of the internationally acclaimed ensemble, SIREN Baroque.  Ms. Palmer performs and lectures regularly with the Tauck River Cruise’s “Musical Magic Along the Blue Danube” which tours from Budapest to Prague. In addition to Ms. Palmer’s performing career, she is also a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist who specializes in voice communication and disorders, as well as accented speech. She is currently on the faculty at Yeshiva University in the speech-language pathology department and maintains a clinical caseload at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

Joseph Kyungjin Han is a dynamic and versatile opera singer, conductor, and esteemed college professor, recognized for his exceptional talent and international achievements. With a captivating stage presence and powerful performances, he has enthralled audiences across the globe, including the United States, Italy, France, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. Notably, Joseph recently embarked on a successful journey to Mexico, where he shared his expertise as a masterclass instructor and lecturer on Korean art song, diction, and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) at the prestigious National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City.

He also showcased his remarkable vocal abilities by delivering a captivating portrayal of the role of Papageno in Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute, at the International Summer Opera Festival of Morelia (ISOFOM). Additionally, he collaborated with esteemed pianist Antonio Santoyo for a poignant Schubert’s Winterreise recital at the Conservatory de las Rosas in Morelia. Joseph’s artistic journey has seen him grace renowned stages such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Nice Acropolis in France. He made his solo debut at Carnegie Hall with the Philharmonia Boston Orchestra String Players and has received engagements with esteemed organizations including the Riverside Choral Society under the baton of Patrick Gardner. He has also been a distinguished fellow of prestigious programs such as Teatro Nuovo, SongFest, ISOFOM, dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Académie d’Eté de Nice, Russian Opera Workshop at AVA, Baroque Opera Workshop, and Ezio Pinza Council for American Singers of Opera (EPCASO).

Beyond his artistic pursuits, Joseph holds prominent positions within the music community. He serves as the Vice President of the Eastern New York Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and actively participates in the American Choral Directors Association. A dedicated and gifted educator, Joseph has imparted his knowledge and expertise to undergraduate students at Carnegie Mellon University, SUNY Stony Brook, and Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, where he served as an adjunct professor. He holds certificates in choral conducting and vocal pedagogy from Westminster Choir College. Currently, he holds the position of Vocal Area Coordinator and Choral Director at SUNY Schenectady and shares his vocal expertise with musical theatre students as a Lecturer at SUNY Albany.

Casey Gray (tenor) is active in the Capital Region and throughout New York State. He has performed with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Octavo Singers, Saratoga Voices, Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra, Catskill Choral Society, Schenectady Light Opera Company and Auriel Camerata. Notable roles include Peter Quint (Turn of the Screw), Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Ferrando (Così fan tutte), Little Bat (Susannah), Pitichinaccio (Les Contes d’Hoffmann), Alfred (Die Fledermaus) and Pirelli (Sweeney Todd).

Notable performances of Oratorio works include Satyavān (Savitri), Evangelist/Victim (Samaritan) premier performance by composer Sean Doyle, Evangelist Bach’s St. John Passion, Händel’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s Elijah and Dubois’ Seven Last Words of Christ. His concert works as a Tenor Soloist include, Mozart’s Requiem, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana as well as concerts showcasing the works of George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, Andrey Lloyd Webber, Cab Calloway and Cole Porter (under the baton of William Jon Gray & Glen Cortese).

Mr. Gray is in demand as a voice teacher, vocal coach and accompanist for various programs throughout the Capitol region. Currently, he serves as Organist at Jonesville United Methodist Church and is a member of the voice faculty at Skidmore College.

Andrew Boisvert, Bass, has been hailed as “thundering” (San Diego Story) with a “deep warmth” (The Rutland Herald). Recent performance highlights include returning to Bel Cantanti Opera to sing Alessio in their production of “La Sonnambula,” singing Il Carceriere in Cedar Rapids Opera’s “Tosca,” making his Indianapolis Opera debut as Zuniga in Bizet’s “Carmen” where he also covered Escamillo, returning to Sarasota Opera to cover Il Commendatore in “Don Giovanni” and Lo zio Bonzo in “Madama Butterfly.”

As well as singing Lorenzo in “I Capuleti e I Montecchi” with Bel Cantanti Opera, singing Il Re di Scozia in Opera Neo’s production of “Ariodante,” covering Sergeant Sulpice in St. Petersburg Opera’s “La fille du regiment,” and performing as Sam in Fargo-Moorhead Opera’s production of “Trouble in Tahiti.” He is a graduate of the Maryland Opera Studio (MM) and previously the University of Hartford (BM). Boisvert is a student of internationally renowned bass-baritone, Kevin Short.    

Mezzo-soprano Ann Marie Adamick is a lifelong singer and performer who has worked with a variety of classical choral groups for over thirty years. She is a frequent soloist with Saratoga Voices and the Schenectady Octavo Singers, appearing in performances of Handel’s “The Messiah,” Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” Mozart’s “Requiem,” Mozart’s “Vesperae Solennes de Confessore,” Bach’s “Magnificat,” Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Rutter’s “Magnificat.”

Ann Marie was the alto soloist in the 2011 world premiere of Thomas F. Savoy’s chancel opera, “The Agon of St. Joseph,” and made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2012 performing the Slavonic liturgical works of Vladimir Pleshakov. She is a member of the Clare Ensemble Singers and has also appeared as a soloist with Auriel Camerata, Albany Pro Musica, Northern Berkshire Chorale and the Hudson-Mohawk Chorale. Equally at home with musical theater, Ann Marie has performed many leading roles with Syracuse-based Theater ’90 and Talent Company production companies. Ann Marie has studied with Anne Turner, Carolyn Amory and Carla Fisk. She is a University at Albany graduate and teaches English as a Second Language for WSWHE BOCES.

Sylvia Stoner has performed across the country in opera and theater. Regional opera credits include the Des Moines Metro Opera, Shreveport Opera, Opera Omaha, Union Avenue Opera, Kentucky Opera, Mobile Opera, Lake George Opera, and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Favorite roles include Mimi in La Bohème, Countess in Figaro, Tatiana in Eugene Onegin, and Marguerite in Faust. A proud member of Actor’s Equity, she toured nationally in Terence McNally’s “Maria Callas: Masterclass” in the role of opera singer Sharon Graham.

Andrew Burger is a Regionally recognized Choral-Orchestral Conductor from Niskayuna, NY. He is Artistic Director of the Octavo Singers, Founding Artistic Director of Excelsior Vocal Ensemble, and Director of Music ministries at the Niskayuna Reformed Church. Formerly Artistic Director of the Northern Berkshire Chorale, Adjunct Professor at Skidmore and RPI, Section Leader for Albany Pro Musica, and Chorus Director for the Albany Symphony.

Andrew studied conducting at Bard College under the renowned James Bagwell, where he served as Assistant Conductor and Administrator, conducting the Bard Chamber Singers, Bard Symphonic Chorus, and The Orchestra Now, and was a Conducting Fellow with Chorus America in Los Angeles. He received his bachelor’s degree in music education from The College of St. Rose. A baritone soloist throughout the capital region including with the SSSO, he maintains a voice lesson studio and when not pursuing his wide reaching musical career, Andrew helps on his family’s greenhouse and vegetable farm in Niskayuna.