Soprano Kristi Muzzio is known for her vibrant tone and magnetic stage presence.
Dr. Muzzio is passionate about performing, especially in the realms of opera and musical theater. As a proficient interpreter of contemporary opera, she premiered the role of “Mother” in Anton Coppola’s final opera, Lady Swanwhite. Dr. Muzzio has performed in numerous other productions, including the title role of Suor Angelica, Fiordiligi in Cosi fan tutte, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, Tisbe in La Cenerentola, and Berta in Il Barbiere di Siviglia.
As a sought-after interpreter of solo concert repertoire, she has performed the soprano solos in Orff’s Carmina Burana, Fauré’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, and Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem.
In addition to her stage credits, Dr. Muzzio’s voice can be heard on the soundtrack of the film “Starbright” starring John Rhys-Davies.
Dr. Muzzio received her Doctor of Arts at the University of Northern Colorado under Dr. Melissa Malde and Dr. Mary Kathryn Brewer as well as a Vocology certification from the University of Utah with Dr. Ingo Titze.
Dr. Muzzio lives in Billings, Montana with her husband, Ben, and their dog, Darla.