American soprano, JILLIAN DURANT is a versatile and dynamic performing artist. Jillian is an active performer in her charming hometown of Savannah, Georgia having performed for The Friends of Cathedral Music, Savannah Music Festival, Moon River Opera Company, Savannah Philharmonic, and American Traditions Competition.
Jillian has also performed recitals and master works in Savannah for the Music Mix concert series (UU Church- Savannah), The Music with a Mission concert series (First Presbyterian-Savannah), Savannah Arts Academy, Savannah State University, Georgia Southern University, and Garrison School of Fine Arts. Jillian earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in vocal performance from Georgia Southern University – Statesboro. During her time at Georgia Southern she was an active member of the Georgia Southern Opera and Georgia Southern Chorale. Jillian’s first musical love is opera and her most memorable opera roles include, the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Abigail Williams in The Crucible, Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte, and Dinah in Trouble in Tahiti. Jillian has served as the staff soprano section leader and soloist at The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist since 2012 and maintains a private voice studio for students of all ages in Savannah. |
Upcoming Engagements:
Durufle's Requiem, Friends of Cathedral Music Soprano Soloist Sunday, February 19 - 5:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist Tenebrae, Friends of Cathedral Music Soprano Soloist and Choral Scholar Wednesday, April 5 - 8:00 Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist Moon River Opera Recital Series "Love is in the Air" with Cyril Durant, Baritone Friday. April 28 - 7:00 PM Collegiate Church of Saint Paul the Apostle Messe Pour Notre Dame, Friends of Cathedral Music Choral Scholar Sunday, November 12 - 5:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist Handel's Messiah, Savannah Philharmonic Soprano Soloist Saturday. December 2 - 7:30 PM Calvary Baptist Church Diva's Christmas, Music Mix Concert Series Sunday, December 10 - 3:00 PM Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Christmas at the Cathedral, Friends of Cathedral Music Choral Scholar and Soloist Sunday. December 17 - 5:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist Magical Mozart, Friends of Cathedral Music Vesperae Solemnes de Confessore, Soprano Soloist Sunday, February 4 - 5:00 PM Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist The Divas Return February 2023 - TBA Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church - Newnan, Georgia |
