Monica Hatch Ceremonial Vocalist
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Background
Renowned for her "impeccable phrasing, clear, crystalline tone, and absolute pitch" (David Nathan, Allmusic.com), Monica Hatch is a distinguished coloratura soprano celebrated for her versatile repertoire and captivating performances. She attended Juilliard where she studied with Eleanor Steber. She received her Bachelor's degree from the Eastman School of Music and her Masters from the New England Conservatory of Music.
Recent and Notable Performances
Monica Hatch recently delivered her third performance of Will Todd's "Mass in Blue". Her extensive repertoire also includes solo appearances in masterworks such as:
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J.S. Bach's St. John Passion, Magnificat, Mass in G, and numerous cantatas
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Respighi's Laud to the Nativity
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Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass
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Fauré's Requiem
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Orff's Carmina Burana
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Vivaldi's Gloria and Magnificat
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C.P.E. Bach's Magnificat
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Mozart's Requiem
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Handel's Messiah
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Schubert's Masses in C and G
Critical Acclaim
The Boston Globe praised her performance in Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts at the Boston Globe Jazz and Blues Festival, describing her as "particularly outstanding." These critically acclaimed interpretations established her as the soprano of choice for numerous subsequent productions of this work across New England.
Her artistry and dedication continue to leave an indelible mark on the classical and jazz music landscapes.
Monica performed for many years as a choral member with the internationally renowned and Grammy Award winning Handel and Haydn Society of Boston under the direction of Harry Christophers.
She has been soprano soloist with The Arcadia Players, The Salisbury Singers, Labyrinth Choir, Diamonds from the Dust, Philovox, Hampshire Chorale, Fine Arts Chorale, Assabet Valley Singers, the Massachusetts Symphony, The Thayer Symphony, The Concord Symphony, Cathedral of St. Paul's Festival Orchestra, Worcester Collegium, The Bach Society of Worcester, the Worcester Chorus, and numerous other choruses and church choirs.
Monica is an adjunct instructor and lecturer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute teaching voice, music theory and music appreciation. She also has numerous recordings to her credit in classical, jazz and childrens genres. She hosted the Jazz Matinee on NPR station WICN 90.5 FM in Worcester MA, from 2002 to 2007.