Project Description
María José F
Ecuadorian soprano based in Colorado, María José is a versatile artist who has performed on stages throughout Latin America and the United States. Since moving to Colorado in 2022, she has established herself in the local music scene, bringing her distinctive Latin American artistry and dynamic presence to a wide range of performances.
María holds an Artist Diploma in Voice Performance from the University of Denver, a Master’s degree in Opera Performance from Wichita State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. Her academic foundation has supported a rich artistic career that bridges performance and education.
An active opera and musical theater performer, her upcoming performances include the title role Adina in L’elisir d’amore with Boulder Opera and the concert “Night Noises” with “Cantare Montibus” vocal ensamble. María’s recent roles include Micaëla in Carmen by Bizet with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ecuador, Norina in Don Pasquale by Donizetti with Opera Fort Collins, Despina in Così fan Tutte by Mozart with the Crested Butte Music Festival, Frasquita in Carmen with Opera Colorado, and Mimì in Puccini’s La Bohème with Steamboat Opera. Amongst other significant roles are, Violetta in La traviata by Verdi, Queen of the Night in Magic Flute by Mozart, with the Guayaquil Symphony Orchestra. Beyond these appearances, she has interpreted many other works showcasing a broad stylistic range. Within the Colorado music scene, María was part of the touring artist roster with Central City Opera through 2024 and now regularly collaborates with Opera Fort Collins and Boulder Opera on their outreach concerts.
As a dedicated educator, María has taught voice for over 10 years in both private and academic settings, working with students of all ages and across various musical styles. She has held teaching positions at Universidad de Los Hemisferios and the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, as well as McPherson College in Kansas.
With a career that embraces both classical tradition and contemporary storytelling, María José continues to inspire audiences and students alike through her artistry, versatility, and passion for sharing music.