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Sheila Houlahan is a Webby Award Winning Indian-American actor, singer, producer, writer and advocate.

Sheila played the supporting role "Paige Callahan" opposite Denzel Washington in the Warner Bros. feature "The Little Things", which was written and directed by John Lee Hancock. She also has a role in the Michael Bay thriller "Ambulance". 

In 2021, Sheila was the executive producer for a feature film adaptation of Marsha Norman's Pulitzer-winning play "Night, Mother" in partnership with Twitch.tv; this film was a "hybrid" film, mixing pre-recorded segments with live performance that was recorded and edited in front of a live audience. Over 8000 people watched "Night, Mother" live, and since then, the film has received critical acclaim and has been screened at 68 festivals in over 24 countries. "Night, Mother" has over 64K views on it's flagship Twitch.tv channel and has been praised for its' fresh, innovative approach to filmmaking winning over 60 awards including the Webby Award for Virtual and Remote Entertainment & Media. 

Sheila is a Celebrity Champion for Project HEAL, a nonprofit organization that helps people suffering from eating disorders source affordable treatment options and pay for treatment. She is also an ambassador for Ability Magazine's platform AbilityE, a casting portal that seeks to increase inclusion and representation of differently-abled talent and creatives on both sides of the table in Hollywood.

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Soprano Francesca Federico’s debut album Visions and Ecstasies is an exploration of Irish music and poetry, borne from her Irish ancestry and time spent in Ireland. 

Visions and Ecstasies highlights Irish music-making from its roots as an aurally-transmitted art form, honoring the melodic and linguistic complexities that illustrate both the beauty and the brutality of the country’s collective experience through centuries. The album combines art songs by Joan Trimble, Roger Quilter, Peter Warlock, Rebecca Clarke and Andrew Synott, alongside Irish folk songs sung in their original language. The album aims to articulate the linguistic and cultural links between these two seemingly disparate genres, and provide a snapshot of Ireland’s incredibly rich cultural heritage.

Francesca collaborated with composer Michele Deiana to arrange two folk songs, Reidh cnoc mná duibhe, and Bruach na carraige báine, for voice and string trio. Accompanying her on the album are the talents of the American Contemporary Music Ensemble, including Clarice Jensen (cello), Ben Russell (violin), Laura Lutzke (violin), and renowned pianist Dan Franklin Smith. The album was recorded at Virtue and Vice studios in Williamsburg Brooklyn, and engineered and mixed by Anthony “Rocky” Gallo. The album was produced by Brian K. Bowers, and mastered by Rob Murray.

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An Mhaighdean Mhara

Sliabh Geal Gcua Na Feile

My Grief On The Sea

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Claire Stadtmueller is a distinguished soprano, director, singer, and concept creator known for her powerful operatic voice and innovative artistic vision. She seamlessly blends classical opera with contemporary issues, using her talents to address pressing matters such as bodily sovereignty and environmental protection.

Creating Claire’s fantasy cultural year and playing The This or That game provided many surprises and it was wonderful having a dive into her work. 

Claire Stadtmueller's journey into the world of music began with her academic pursuits. She holds degrees from the New England Conservatory and the University of Rhode Island. Her vocal talent was further honed under the tutelage of international basso Dimitri Kavrakos, providing her with a strong foundation for her future career.

Her professional breakthrough came with her debut at Carnegie Hall in Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis," where her performance was highly praised by Egon Stadelman of the New Yorker. This success led to further engagements, including performances in Mozart's "Mass in C Minor" and "Requiem" under Maestro David Randolph, where Stadelman noted that her timbre and demeanour was reminiscent of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

Claire's career continued to deveop with notable roles such as Tosca in New York's Central Park with the New York Grand Opera under Maestro Vincent La Selva, who subsequently invited her to sing Amelia in Verdi's "Un Ballo in Maschera." Her performances at Carnegie Hall expanded to include Handel's "Israel in Egypt," Mendelssohn's Second Symphony, Bach's "Christmas Oratorio" and "St. Matthew Passion," and Orff's "Carmina Burana."

Her versatility as an opera singer is highlighted by her performances in a wide range of roles, including the title role in Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor," Pamina in Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Fiordiligi in "Cosi fan tutte," and Miss Silverpeal in "The Impresario." She has also played Rosario in Granados' "Goyescas," the Mother in Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors," and the Dew Fairy in Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel." Notably, she created the leading role of Persephone in the world premiere of Geoffrey Gibbs' opera "Potnia."

As a recitalist, Claire has performed at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, New York City's Trinity Church, for the American Wagner Society in Chicago, and on numerous concert series along the East Coast. Her solo CD, "Sweet Peace," a collection of international songs celebrating peace and lamenting the tragedies of war, has been praised by Frederica von Stade and Ned Rorem as "very beautiful," and has been featured on WGBH Boston, WBAI New York, and WHJJ Providence.

Since 2020, Claire has been exploring new artistic avenues by creating films that utilise her operatic voice to express her concepts. These films address crucial contemporary issues, merging music with visual art to convey powerful messages.

In addition to her artistic endeavours, Claire is deeply committed to advocacy. She co-founded 5G Free RI and serves as the chief citizen lobbyist for the Clean Atmosphere Act, a legislative effort aimed at banning the harmful aerosol spraying of chemicals.

As a voice-over artist, Claire brings a wealth of experience, excelling in delivering performances with a classical, neutral American accent, as well as German-accented English and proficient pronunciation in German, Italian, and French. Her sophisticated and versatile vocal skills allow her to navigate complex pharmaceutical names and adjust her inflection, tempo, and pitch to meet directors' specific needs.

Claire Stadtmueller's multifaceted career and unwavering dedication to her art and advocacy continue to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.

Claire Stadtmueller - Opera singer, voiceover artist, and environmental actavist.

Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, accompanist John Norigian-piano

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A trio of songs to bid farewell to Montserrat Carbonara who, after a period of roaring success followed by years of 'resting', has finally hung up her wig: Why are you nice to me, There were slugs, Dependency. (All songs copyright Heather Wastie.)

Montserrat Carbonara medley

Benjamin Britten: I accept their verdict (Captain Vere, Billy Budd)

Lee David Bowen - Tenor
Michael Pollock - Accompanist

Benjamin Britten: I accept their verdict (Captain Vere, Billy Budd)

Richard Strauss: Salome, komm, trink Wein mit mir (Herod, Salome)

Lee David Bowen - Tenor
Michael Pollock - Accompanist

Richard Strauss: Salome, komm, trink Wein mit mir (Herod, Salome)

Step into a world soaked in shadow and mystery. This ambient dark fantasy track weaves subtle orchestral textures, eerie melodic fragments, and distant, ritualistic echoes to create an immersive atmosphere perfect for world exploration, cursed maps, ancient ruins, or quiet dread before the storm. Ideal for Dungeons & Dragons sessions, dark fantasy campaigns, or any tabletop journey through haunted lands and forgotten realms.

Designed to stay in the background and stir emotion without overwhelming gameplay. Loops smoothly. 

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• Dark fantasy world-building

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Epic World Themes

Where Echoes Sleep

Performed with the Silentwoods Collective on June 1st, 2025

Elizaveta Kozlova, soprano
Ela Kodzas, violin
Jimmy Drancsak, violin 
Andrew Koutroubas, cello
Jonathan Luik, double bass
Dani Zanuttini-Frank, theorbo 
Nicola Canzano, harpsichord

Alessandro Scarlatti: Su l'ora appunto (La Fenice)

Tre sbirri, Scarpia's Act I aria from Tosca.

Christopher Hart, baritone
Dr, Henry Jones, piano

Management: MIA Artists Management
Contact: Ella@MiaArtists.com

Te Deum

Michele's aria from Il Tabarro.

Christopher Hart, baritone
Dr, Henry Jones, piano

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Welsh-born opera singer, tenor, known for his vivid stage presence, compelling character work, and strong theatrical instinct. Typical roles for him include Herod, Mime, Dr Caius, and Aegisth — roles demanding both vocal clarity and dramatic commitment.

Bringing energy, imagination, and attention to detail to every role, he is particularly drawn to characters with intensity, comic edge, or psychological complexity.

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Christopher Hart is an acclaimed musician and composer with a rich foundation in classical and contemporary music.

Christopher's love for composition took flight in 1990, and he has since established himself as a highly regarded film score composer, delivering five critically acclaimed scores for the 12 Westerns in 12 Months project. His score for "Counting Bullets" earned Festival Director’s Choice for Best Score at the Cowpokes International Film Festival in 2022, and the soundtrack for “Heart of the Gun" topped 40,000 streams on Amazon Music in a mere two months.

Encouraged by his mother, a church pianist, he began singing and playing instruments at a young age. He honed his skills through piano and trumpet lessons, choir performances, and college bands, eventually discovering a passion for opera during grad school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

In addition to his composing, Christopher is a versatile performer, singing with Opera Mississippi and arranging music for stage bands, concert bands, and choirs. With a vision to develop his hybrid film soundtrack style, blending orchestral and synth elements, he is dedicated to collaborating with film directors and bringing new life to each film. Christopher is driven to compose full-time and is eager to work with more directors, continually evolving his musical style. Born in Ottumwa, Iowa and now residing in McComb, Mississippi, Christopher Hart works as a director of music, arts, and media at a local church, inspired by his mother and encouraged by his wife, an artist in her own right.

Described as “versatile” and “dramatically convincing” (Voce di Meche) and praised for her “impassioned phrasing” (OperaWire), Elizaveta Kozlova is an active performer and music entrepreneur who has been presented nationally and internationally. 
Ms. Kozlova has appeared as Gretel (Hänsel und Gretel) with Chicago Summer Opera, Flora (The Turn of the Screw) at Mannes School of Music, Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro) with New York Lyric Opera, Pamina (Die Zauberflöte) with Manhattan Opera Studio, Amore (L'incoronazione di Poppea) with Berlin Opera Studio. Elizaveta Kozlova has performed as a soloist at the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall, and at the Moscow International House of Music. 
Elizaveta won an Encouragement Award at the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition Arkansas Region in 2024. She is the recipient of the Jaume Aragall Award and the Apròpera Award from the 2023 Camerata Sant Cugat Competition in Sant Cugat, Spain. She was a semifinalist at the Houston Saengerbund Competition in 2021. 
Elizaveta is the founder and the artistic director of The Chagall Project for which received the 2020 Marin Alsop Entrepreneurship Award at Mannes School of Music. 
Ms. Kozlova received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Voice at Mannes School of Music.

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