Stephanie Sánchez has been praised by Opera News for her “polished, Italianate mezzo” and by ReviewSTL for her “exquisite singing.”
Sánchez opened her 2023-24 season in her debut with Kentucky Opera performing the role of the Witch in Hänsel und Gretel. She also makes debuts with Intermountain Opera Bozeman as Nettie Fowler in Carousel, and with Opera Omaha in the role of as Frida in Gabriela Lena Frank’s El ultimo sueño de Frida y Diego. She returns to Arizona Opera to reprise the role of Carlotta de Obragón in abbreviated performances of Zorro for the company’s New Works Festival.
As a resident principal artist with Opera San José for two seasons, she performed the roles of Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, Hänsel in Hänsel and Gretel, and Azucena in Il Trovatore.. She was selected as a Marion Pullin Studio Artist with Arizona Opera where she sang the roles of Persephone in Hercules vs. Vampires, Paquette in Candide, Berta in Il barbiere di Siviglia, and Flosshilde in Das Rheingold, and returned to the company to cover the title role in Maria de Buenos Aires and sing Baroness Nica in Charlie Parker’s Yardbird.
Born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Sánchez received her Artist Diploma from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and her master’s degree in vocal performance from New Mexico State University.
CYBER MONDAY SALE! 30% OFF FOR 30 HOURS! PROMO CODE: CYBERMONDAY26. Discount is applied to selected performances. Some restrictions apply.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE! 30% OFF FOR 30 HOURS! PROMO CODE: BLACKFRIDAY26. Discount is applied to selected performances. Some restrictions apply.
As the year comes to a close, your charitable gift can make a meaningful difference and provide valuable tax benefits.
Your support of The Phoenix Symphony helps ensure music continues to inspire our community — from unforgettable performances and music education programs to compassionate hospice bedside visits that bring comfort when words fall short.
Make your year-end gift today and help us reach our $250,000 goal before midnight on December 31. Your contribution is be tax-deductible and can have an immediate impact on the music and programs you care about most.
Give before December 31 to make your impact count.
Our ticketing system will be down from 5/1/25 at 9:00 PM through 5/2/2025 at 6:00 AM.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Your gift to the Phoenix Symphony keeps music alive — from powerful performances and education programs to hospice bedside visits that bring comfort and connection when words fail. Give today and help us reach our $250,000 year-end goal before midnight, December 31.