Expect the Unexpected : Elizabeth DeShong
Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong grew up in a small Pennsylvania town and came to the decision at a relatively young age to pursue an operatic career. Supportive parents found the aspiring singer voice and piano teachers, and she devoted herself to dutiful study of both instruments throughout her college career. Those piano skills continue to pay off for DeShong—the mezzo remarkably self-coaches all of her own roles. And as unexpected as the variety of roles DeShong sings is the attention to detail she gives to not only her artistry but all aspects of her life, including a website she hosts featuring captivating photos of her traveling life. With upcoming return appearances at Glyndebourne and the Met, DeShong is truly an artist to watch.
