ABOUT

Soprano Lauren Frey is a performer and voice professional dedicated to bridging the gap between world-class artistry and clinical vocal science. Praised for her “sparkling ease” and “absolutely stunning ensemble work” by The Classical Cleveland, and described as “saucy” and “vividly characterized” by A Musical Eye, she is known for a radiant tone and expressive depth that brings both emotional honesty and intellectual insight to the stage.

Driven by the artistry of Maria Callas and the emotional intensity of the operatic genre, Lauren focuses her work on the complex roles of women within the repertoire. She continually explores how historically repressed or tragic heroines can embody power, dignity, and courage, transforming these narratives through technically precise and resilient vocalism.

Lauren has appeared with the New York City Opera in Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas and in the company’s double bill of Aleko and Pagliacci. She made her international debut as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni in Weimar, Germany, and has performed in concert with Maestro Richard Bado at the Texas Music Festival. Her recent engagements include performances as the soprano soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, a gala appearance in Prague featuring arias from Rusalka, and various concert appearances throughout the Northeast.

Her signature roles include Violetta (La Traviata), Musetta (La Bohème), Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte), La Contessa (Le nozze di Figaro), and Donna Anna (Don Giovanni). Early in her career, she was a two-time winner of the Southwest Metropolitan Opera National Council District Auditions and received an award from the Philadelphia Orchestra, performing at the Kimmel Center.

Now based in Pittsburgh, Lauren maintains a dual career as a performing artist and a specialized voice professional. As a speech-language pathologist and voice therapist, she integrates clinical expertise with vocal artistry to help singers and speakers develop healthy, expressive, and sustainable voices. Her clinical background allows her to apply scientific principles directly to the demands of the stage, ensuring vocal longevity and technical discipline in every performance.

Lauren and her husband, tenor Chris Longo, co-direct Frey Longo Music Studio, where they pass on the traditions of their mentors to the next generation of artists. Whether on stage or in the clinic, Lauren remains committed to the belief that vocal technique, grounded in both tradition and science, allows a singer’s unique characteristics to flourish with power and ease.