About Me
Hi! I am Lea Lanier and I am an active performer in opera, musical theater and oratorio. As a graduate of Manhattan School of Music many doors have been opened for me and I have led a better career than some as a coloratura soprano. Although I have never sung at the Met or any other comparable level house, I am happy with the life God has given me and that I have been able to perform for those that just simply appreciate a good performance at any level. In a review by the The Atlanta Journal Constitution, they were quoted as saying that my voice is "as clear as crystal quartz." How about that? I have a great following of friends and theater goers here in Atlanta and I believe that I was born to entertain! I love regional theater because you get a more personal experience with those that come to see you. But please, don't get me wrong! I am still actively interested in singing at level 1 houses! I currently reside in Atlanta with my husband, Todd, who is the drummer for the Georgia Satellites and our four legged daughter, Priscilla Mae. I stay busy as I own my own real estate brokerage to pay the bills and take every opportunity to sing that I can find. I have found that since I have gotten older, my self-worth and mindset has improved which has only helped my singing. If only I had had this level of confidence and this positive outlook years ago, who knows where I could be now? I was born in Augusta, Georgia but quickly set out on my adventure as the daughter to an army officer which took me to places such as Germany, Washington D.C. and yes, even Biloxi. I moved nine times before I attended 7th grade and I have found that that lifestyle provided me with the tools to be a great performer. I never shy away from making new friends or being the center of attention!My repertoire and performance experience includes, Violetta in La Traviata, Norina in Don Pasquale, Adele in Die Fledermaus, Musetta in La Boheme, Josephine in H.M.S. Pinafore, Mable in Pirates of Penzance, Monica in The Medium, Lisa in The Land of Smiles by Lehar, Constanza in The Abduction, 1st Lady and Papagena in The Magic Flute and many oratorios and opera concerts. I have had the priviledge of singing opera arias at Weil Recital Hall (Carnegie Hall) in concert, and performing with the following companies and orchestras: Atlanta Lyric Theatre, LaGrange Opera and Symphony, Cobb Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, AIMS Symphony Orchestra-Graz, Austria, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players, Cartersville Opera and others.I must admit that singing our National Anthem at Yankee Stadium was a career highlight!
