About | Becca Conviser

Called a “Remarkable young industry influencer” (Operawire) “In the midst of a soaring career” (Chicago Tribune) Becca Conviser is the first american in history to reprise role of Cizí Kněžna) professionally in the Czech Republic. In 2021 was deemed an “essential artist” by the Ministry of Culture, affording her the privilege of performing during the national state of emergency.

Described for her sound
" ...that exudes
joy,enthusiasm
& warmth",

Ms. Conviser is most recognized for her work in the Slovenian repertoire, regularly featured in Czech productions throughout the country. In addition, her portfolio of over 25 roles demonstrates her vocal strength, versatility and great potential for dramatic repertoire in the future. Her Carnegie Hall debut where she performed excerpts from Richard Wagner’s Tannhäuser was hailed by reviewers as “A Rousing Success”.

Ms. Conviser is frequently engaged as a guest orchestral soloist throughout Europe. Notable orchestra collaborations include featured soloist engagements with the Brno Filharmonie, Filharmonia Podkarpacka, Filharmonie Hradec Králové the award- winning Pražský filharmonický sbor and Český filharmonický sbor Brno.

In addition to her work as a soloist, Becca is the Founder and Director of Opernfest Prague. Opernfest Prague's innovative program model offers training, performance and professional development opportunities to international soloists. Each member of the OFP team is actively engaged at the National Theater Prague, and their team offers individualized training in six languages.

Since its inception, over a dozen professional contracts have been awarded to OFP alumni as a result of their participation, and OFP Fellows are featured on stages internationally.

In between year-round productions in the Czech Republic and Opernfest programming, Becca is a sought after lecturer at the University level.

Among her many competition highlights, Ms. Conviser has received awards and/or recognition from over 20 international competitions. Most recently, she was awarded a grant from the GRAMMY, Recording Academy®.

Originally from Glencoe Illinois, Ms. Conviser holds both a Bachelors and Masters Degree from the New England Conservatory in the studio of Lorraine Nubar where she was the recipient of the Perkins Opera Scholarship, and a Professional Studies Certificate from the Manhattan School of Music. Ms. Conviser is based in the Czech Republic, as a principal soloist with the country’s most prominent ensembles.

"a celebrated vocalist, entrepreneur & contagiously energetic innovator"

CLASSICAL SINGER MAGAZINE