Amia Langer, soprano, was a 2024 Studio Artist with Chautauqua Opera Company, performing as Dew Fairy (Gretel cover) in the 2024 season as well as featuring in several other recitals and events. Additionally, Ms. Langer was Gretel in Hansel and Gretel vs. the Witch with Chautauqua Opera Company's education outreach program, a member of the Houston Grand Opera's 2023-2024 Opera to Go! season in Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, as well as a featured soloist with Ars Lyrica Houston in works by Charpentier and C.P.E Bach. Favorite past roles include Margarita Xirgu (Ainadamar), Adele (Die Fledermaus), Cleopatra (Giulio Cesare), and Anne Egerman (A Little Night Music). Past Awards include Encouragement Award at the Upper Midwest Region, and North Dakota-Manitoba District Winner in the 2023 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, finalist in the inaugural Duncan WIlliams Competition, and semi finalist in the 2023 Houston Saengerbund competition. Previous young artist programs include Festival Napa Valley Manetti Shrem Opera program, Brevard Music Festival, and Houston Grand Opera's Young Artist Vocal Academy. Upcoming events: November 2024 she will return to Ars Lyrica Houston as a featured soloist in their concert "Madrigals of Love and War", highlighting works by Monteverdi.