I’m Valerie Dzielski, a classically trained soprano with a passion for storytelling through song. I thrive in operatic, choral, and liturgical settings, bringing clarity of tone and musical sensitivity to every performance. My training at Peabody Institute and Westminster Choir College shapes my approach to performance and collaboration, and I enjoy working with diverse ensembles to bring rich, expressive vocal color to the music. Upcoming projects include Prague Summer Nights 2025 and continued work with the Peabody Opera Theatre and Westminster Symphonic Choir, where I explore a broad repertoire from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary vocal writing.

Valerie Dzielski

I’m Valerie Dzielski, a classically trained soprano with a passion for storytelling through song. I thrive in operatic, choral, and liturgical settings, bringing clarity of tone and musical sensitivity to every performance. My training at Peabody Institute and Westminster Choir College shapes my approach to performance and collaboration, and I enjoy working with diverse ensembles to bring rich, expressive vocal color to the music. Upcoming projects include Prague Summer Nights 2025 and continued work with the Peabody Opera Theatre and Westminster Symphonic Choir, where I explore a broad repertoire from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary vocal writing.

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I’m Valerie Dzielski, a classically trained soprano with a passion for storytelling through song. I thrive in operatic, choral, and liturgical settings, bringing clarity of tone and musical sensitivity to every performance. My training at Peabody Institute and Westminster Choir College shapes my approach to performance and collaboration, and I enjoy working with diverse ensembles to bring rich, expressive vocal color to the music.

Upcoming projects include Prague Summer Nights 2025 and continued work with the Peabody Opera Theatre and Westminster Symphonic Choir, where I explore a broad repertoire from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary vocal writing.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Polish
Intermediate
Polish
Intermediate
Czech
Intermediate
Ukrainian
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Soprano Soloist at Prague Summer Nights
January 1, 2025 - Present
Zweite Dame in Die Zauberflöte and soprano soloist appearances, including Rutter Magnificat, as part of Prague Summer Nights 2025 program.
Soprano Soloist at Calvert Hall Advent Concert
December 1, 2024 - Present
Soprano soloist in the Advent concert (2024) conducted by Dr. George Wilkerson; program included Mahler Symphony No. 4.
Soprano Soloist at Peabody Opera Theatre
January 1, 2023 - Present
Soprano soloist in Don Giovanni (Spring 2023) with Peabody Opera Theatre.
Cantor/Soloist at Westminster Symphonic Choir with the Philadelphia Orchestra
January 1, 2020 - Present
Choral/sacred repertoire performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center.
Cantor/Soloist at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Basilica
January 1, 2020 - Present
Cantor and soloist for Sunday masses and liturgical services; repertoire includes Bach, Renaissance polyphony, and sacred choral works.
Soprano Soloist at Mozart Requiem (Concert Series)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Mozart Requiem conducted by Bernard Labadie; performance as soprano soloist (2018).

Education

Primary Cantor Voice Award Scholarship at Westminster Choir College
January 1, 2017 - May 25, 2026
Provost Scholarship at Westminster Choir College
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026

Qualifications

Primary Cantor Voice Award Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - May 25, 2026
Provost Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government