“The night’s breakout artist was unmistakably soprano Hannah De Priest" - the Boston Globe
Soprano Hannah De Priest is a fearless performer renowned for her “masterful” (Olyrix) performances of Baroque repertoire. Consistently described as a “standout” and praised for her “bright, ideally-focused sound, allied to a probing expressive intelligence” (Chicago Classical Review), the young soprano enjoys a fast-rising global career. Recent highlights include multiple lead roles and recording projects with the Boston Early Music Festival and appearances with the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra, Innsbruck Early Music Festival, Music of the Baroque, Carmel Bach Festival, Ars Lyrica Houston, and Baroque Festival of Corona del Mar, among many others. Her "radiant" (Early Music America) debut solo album Arcadian Dreams was released in spring 2026.
“American soprano Hannah De Priest offered the most accomplished voice and a persona ready for the stage. She deploys her grand vocal expressivity and stage presence completely." - Olyrix
2026-2027 Highlights
Hannah De Priest’s 2026-27 season includes return engagements with Haymarket Opera, Boston Early Music Festival, Bach in the City, Music of the Baroque, and The Newberry Consort and debut performances with the Grand Rapids and Saint Joseph Symphony Orchestras. She will perform and record the title role of La Stellidaura Vendicante with the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra in Bremen, Germany on the CPO Label.
“From the first notes she sang, De Priest immediately distinguished herself with her versatility of vocal color, dramatic engagement, and textual clarity, even in ensemble pieces. Her consistent resonance, even when singing without vibrato, ensured she could always be heard no matter the tessitura or instrumentation.”
- Chicago Classical Review
New Album Out Now
Hannah’s “radiant” debut solo album with chamber ensemble Les Délices is now available on all streaming platforms. Order a physical copy from Avie Records by clicking here.