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Jennifer Goltz is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself in the world of opera and concert singing. Born in the United States, Goltz grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. Her parents were both music teachers, and her father was a professional trumpet player. Goltz began singing in choirs and taking voice lessons at a young age, and it quickly became clear that she had a natural talent for singing. Goltz went on to study music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance. She then went on to pursue a Master of Music degree at the University of Michigan, where she studied with renowned soprano Shirley Verrett. During her time at the University of Michigan, Goltz was a winner of the prestigious Concerto Competition, and she also received the Earl V. Moore Award for Outstanding Vocal Performance. After completing her studies, Goltz began her professional career as an opera singer. She made her debut with the Michigan Opera Theatre in 2001, singing the role of the First Lady in Mozart's "The Magic Flute." She went on to perform with a number of other opera companies, including the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Santa Fe Opera, and the Houston Grand Opera. Some of her most notable roles include Donna Anna in Mozart's "Don Giovanni," Fiordiligi in Mozart's "Così fan tutte," and the title role in Puccini's "Tosca." In addition to her work in opera, Goltz has also established herself as a sought-after concert singer. She has performed with a number of major orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She has also been a featured soloist at a number of music festivals, including the Ravinia Festival and the Grant Park Music Festival. Throughout her career, Goltz has received numerous awards and accolades for her singing. In 2005, she was a winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, one of the most prestigious competitions for young opera singers in the United States. She has also been a recipient of the Richard Tucker Career Grant, which is awarded annually to promising young opera singers. One of the highlights of Goltz's career came in 2010, when she made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. She sang the role of the First Lady in Mozart's "The Magic Flute," the same role that she had sung in her debut with the Michigan Opera Theatre nearly a decade earlier. The performance was widely praised by critics, and it helped to establish Goltz as one of the leading sopranos of her generation. In addition to her work as a performer, Goltz is also a dedicated teacher and mentor to young singers. She has served on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Michigan, and she has also given masterclasses and workshops at a number of other institutions. She is known for her warm and supportive teaching style, and for her ability to help young singers develop their own unique voices. Overall, Jennifer Goltz is a talented and accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant impact on the world of opera and concert singing. With her powerful voice, expressive interpretation, and dedication to her craft, she has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic sopranos of her generation.

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