Dramatic mezzo-soprano, MaryAnne Stanislaw, was born in Hong Kong to American parents. Most of her early years were spent in Hong Kong and Bangkok, Thailand. After being educated in England, Germany and Switzerland, she returned to the United States, where she currently resides. Her native fluency in several languages enables her to bring an understanding to her performance that is truly moving.
Her most recent opera performances include: Santuzza – Cavalleria Rusticana, Azucena - Il Trovatore, Principessa – Suor Angelica, Rebecca Nurse - The Crucible, Madame Larina - Eugene Onegin, Erda - Das Rheingold (Condensed Ring), Gertrude - Romeo et Juliette, Gertrude (Mother) - Hansel and Gretel, and Mamma Lucia - Cavalleria Rusticana.
A sought after concert performer in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is also available for Church services and private events.
MaryAnne works with young singers in both vocal instruction and dramatic coaching. Her passion is teaching beginning singers how to sing correctly with a healthy technique to ensure vocal longevity.