About Anna Aistova

Anna Aistova
Soprano

Biography

Anna Aistova is a versatile soprano with remarkable vocal range and captivating stage presence. Born in Russia and now based in the United States, Anna brings exceptional musicality and dramatic intensity to her performances across operatic and concert repertoire.

Anna's recent operatic highlights include the role of Adele in Die Fledermaus with New Rochelle Opera, Calisto in La Calisto with Mannes Opera, and Josephine in The Comedy on the Bridge at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Earlier in her career, she performed as The Queen of Shemakha in The Golden Cockerel and both Belinda and The Second Witch in Dido and Aeneas at the Rimsky Korsakov College of Music Opera.

Her concert appearances include solo performances in Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, J.S. Bach's Magnificat, Brahms's Ein Deutsches Requiem, Mozart's Coronation Mass, and Mahler's Symphony No. 4. Anna has collaborated with distinguished ensembles such as Juilliard 415, Musica Viva NY, and the Mannes Symphony.

Anna's exceptional talent has been recognized with awards including Second Prize at the John Alexander National Competition, Finalist status at the SAS Performing Arts Competition, and Director's Award at the James Toland Vocal Competition.

Education & Training

  • Mannes College, The New School
    Master of Music in Vocal Performance, 2023
    Full Tuition Scholarship Grant
  • San Francisco Conservatory of Music
    Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, 2021
  • American Bach Soloists Young Artist Program
    Fellowship, 2024

Teachers & Mentors

  • Voice: Greta Damrau, William Burden, Catherine Cook
  • Directors: Emma Griffin, Jose Maria Condemi, Michaela Mahony, Malena Dayen
  • Coaches: Cris Frisco, Joshua Greene, Martin Katz, Alexander Katz
  • Conductors: David Hayes, Kamna Gupta, Brian Holman, Curt Pajer

Languages & Skills

  • Russian (Native)
  • Italian (Fluent)
  • Piano (Advanced)
  • Classical Ballet (Intermediate)