“Alexandra Halchak (Gilda)…had killer high notes and a genuinely appealing voice and stage presence.”

— u/bowlbettertalk [Reviewing Opera San José’s 2024 production of Verdi’s Rigoletto]

About

  • Alexandra Halchak is an American lyric coloratura soprano whose singing combines a brilliant, ringing tone with a depth of expression that edges toward the dramatic. Known for her strikingly high upper extension, she delivers agile, shimmering lines that bring an electrifying dimension to every performance.

    From the sparkling fireworks of bel canto to the charged atmosphere of contemporary opera, Alexandra approaches each role with a commitment to both musical precision and emotional truth. Her acting is marked by passion and authenticity, inviting audiences into the inner life of every character she portrays.

    Her repertoire includes Gilda in Rigoletto, Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos, and her signature role, the Königin der Nacht in Die Zauberflöte, among others. Alexandra’s artistry has taken her to stages around the world, including Opera San José in the United States, the Oper im Berg Festival in Salzburg, and the Three Bridges Festival in Scotland. She is especially excited to make her Opera Tampa debut in spring 2026 as Mrs. Grady in Paul Moravec’s The Shining.

    Alexandra’s achievements include winning the “Mozart Prize” at the 2023 Grandi Voci Competition in Salzburg, Austria. She has trained with esteemed mentors such as Maestro Hans Härle and soprano Kathryn Lewek, refining her technique through programs like the Berlin Opera Studio and Lyric Opera Studio Weimar.

    Alexandra has studied under Professor David Okerlund of Florida State University for over eight years, and continues working with him today. She lives in Clearwater, Florida with her husband, family, and young son.

    • *UPCOMING* Mrs. Grady, The Shining by Paul Moravec — Opera Tampa, Spring 2026

    • Gilda, Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi— Opera San José, Spring 2024

    • Featured Artist, Professional Artist Workshop, Gulfshore Opera, Fall 2024

    • Königin der Nacht, Die Zauberflöte by W.A. Mozart — Oper im Berg Festival, Salzberg, Austria Fall 2023

    • Zerbinetta, Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss — Three Bridges Festival, Scotland UK, Spring 2023

    • Königin der Nacht, Die Zauberflöte by W.A. Mozart — Berlin Opera Studio, Kandersteg, Switzerland, Summer 2021

    • Königin der Nacht, Die Zauberflöte by W.A. Mozart — Lyric Opera Studio Weimar, Weimar Germany, Summer 2021

    • Königin der Nacht, Die Zauberflöte by W.A. Mozart — Quincy Theatre, Quincy, Florida, Spring 2017

    • Mabel, The Pirates of Penzance by Gillbert & Sullivan — Quincy Theatre, Quincy, Florida, Spring 2016

  • Teacher — Professor David Okerlund, Florida State University

    Maestros — Maestro Jorge Parodi, Maestro Hans Härle, Mr. Olaf Storbeck

    Coaches — Professor David Okerlund, Soprano Kathryn Lewek, Mr. Damon Nestor Ploumis, Galen Dean Peiskee PhD, Mr. Chuck Hudson, Ms. Mara Waldman, Mr. Richard Cordova, Ms. Steffanie Pearce

  • Roles Performed

    Gilda, Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi

    Zerbinetta, Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss

    Königin der Nacht, Die Zauberflöte by W.A. Mozart

    Mabel, The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan

    Arias

    "Großmächtige Prinzessin," Ariadne auf Naxos, Richard Strauss

    "Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren," Der Rosenkavalier, Richard Strauss

    "O zittre nicht, mein liebe Sohn," Die Zauberflöte, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    "Der Hölle Rache," Die Zauberflöte, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    "Ach, ich fühls," Die Zauberflöte, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    "Ach, ich liebte," Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    "Martern aller Arten," Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    "Durch Zärtlichkeit Und Schmeicheln," Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    "Deh, vieni, non tardar," Le nozze di Figaro, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    "Caro Nome," Rigoletto, Giuseppe Verdi

    "È strano...ah, fors'è lui...Sempre libera," La Traviata, Giuseppe Verdi

    "Ah! non credea mirarti," La sonnambula, Vincenzo Bellini.

    "Regnava nel silenzio," Lucia di Lammermoor, Gaetano Donizetti

    "O mio babbino caro," Gianni Schicchi, Giacomo Puccini

    "Je veux vivre," Roméo et Juliette, Charles Gounod

    "Dieu! Quel frisson court dans mes veines...Amour, ranime mon courage," Roméo et Juliette, Charles Gounod

    "Ah, je ris de voir," Faust, Charles Gounod

    "Elles se cachaient...Il ne revient pas," Faust, Charles Gounod

    "Les oiseaux dans la charmille," Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Jacques Offenbach

    "Où va le jeune Hindoue," Lakmé, Leo Delibes

    "Je suis Titania," Mignon, Ambroise Thomas

    "No word from Tom... Quietly, night... I go to Him," The Rake's Progress, Igor Stravinsky

    "Poor Wand'ring One," Pirates of Penzance, Gillbert & Sullivan