Marijo Newman, pianist

Marijo Newman has served as as The St. Cecilia Chorus's accompanist since 1994. As principal keyboard continuo player for the Chorus, she has performed in many of the masterworks of the choral repertoire, including Handel's Messiah and Israel in Egypt; and Bach's Mass in B minor, St. Matthew Passion, and Christmas Oratorio.

Fortunate to work in the opera field as well, Ms. Newman serves as Assistant Conductor and member of the music staff for the New York City Opera. Here she has prepared and performed in repertoire from the classic, including The Barber of Seville, The Magic Flute, and Carmen, to the contemporary, such as Jake Heggie's Dead Man Walking, Mavin David Levy's Mourning Becomes Electra, and most recently the premiere of Charles Wuorinen's Haroun and the Sea of Stories. Each spring she has also taken part in the VOX: Showcasing American Composers festival.

In her private coaching studio, Ms. Newman's clientele includes soloists from The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, San Francisco Opera, and many European and American regional companies.

As a recitalist, she has appeared on distinguished stages in and outside New York, including Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Hall, The Tilles Center, Town Hall, and the Curtis Institute.

Ms. Newman holds degrees from The Mannes College of Music and the City University of New York.