Praised by the New York Times as “most impressive,” “gorgeous,” “lovely,” “precise, brightly projected” and for her “depth and nuance,” soprano Nacole Palmer is primarily an oratorio and concert artist, though she is also at home on the operatic and recital stages. 

Carnegie Hall debut: Handel’s Messiah with the Oratorio Society of New York. Lincoln Center debut: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio with the Riverside Choral Society. Other solo credits include acclaimed performances with The Clarion Music Society; Bach’s St. John Passion and Orff’s Carmina Burana with Seraphic Fire of Miami; Haydn’s Creation with the Ulster Choral Society; Mozart’s Mass in C Minor with Trinity Wall Street. Ms. Palmer’s first professional recording, The Complete Haydn Masses, was released on the NAXOS label; in it she joined The Choir of Trinity Wall Street as soprano soloist for Theresienmesse, Schöpfungsmesse, and Harmoniemesse, conducted by Jane Glover. She also recently released a recording of Handel’s Nine German Ariaswith Zenith Ensemble. In Maine: Blue Hill Bach and Zenith Ensemble (also founder and artistic director).

Ms. Palmer is the winner of several competitions, including the NY Oratorio Society Competition and the William Waite Concerto Competition of Yale University. A Fellowship Recipient in the Vocal Chamber Music program at the Aspen Music Festival, Ms. Palmer is a graduate of Yale University (B.A.) and Rice University (M.M.).

Ms. Palmer, a non-profit and arts leader in Maine, is a passionate proponent of arts and music as avenues of strengthening communities. She is also the mother of a vivacious, music-loving four year old. www.nacolepalmer.com