RONA COMMINS, soprano,has sung to critical acclaim in Europe and the United States. She has been characterized as “an enormous talent” (Mezz’agosto Musicale, Italy) with “a voice of striking beauty” and “spectacular technique” (Paedagogische Akademie, Austria). During studies with Tito Gobi at the Villa Schifanoia in Florence, Italy, Ms. Commins was awarded the bronze medal in performance at Moncioni. She is the regional winner of the San Francisco Opera Auditions and the National Federation of Music Clubs’ Young Artist auditions. Holder of a master’s degree in music, Ms. Commins has sung under conductors Baldo Podic (Chicago Opera), George Poselle (Metropolitan Opera), and Craig Ruttenberg (Glyndebourne) and has coached with Nico Castel and Joan Dornemann. Ms. Commins made her Sacramento debut at the inauguration of the Sacramento Community Center Theater singing the role of Violetta and she has been a featured soloist with the Sacramento Symphony, Camellia Symphony, Sacramento Ballet, and the CSU, Sacramento and UC Davis Symphonies. Her performances with Capitol Chamber Players have been featured on KXPR Capitol Concerts. Ms. Commins has taught for CSU, Sacramento; CSU, San Francisco;, American River College and Brigham Young University. She has led Art and Music study tours to Florence, Paris, London and Madrid for the past 23 years and maintains a private studio of voice students.