A major highlight of soprano Hannah Shanefield's 2023-2024 season is joining the West End Lyric team in their augural season as the Director of Marketing! Having worked administratively for several arts organizations focused in marketing, she brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and creativity to the team.

Additional upcoming season highlights for Hannah are role debuts of Sophi (Telemann's Miriways), Suzel (L'amico Fritz), and a concert with Orchestra Without Borders.

Recent solo performances include Euridice (Orfeo ed Euridice), Diana (La Calisto), Gilda (Rigoletto), La Grande Prêtresse/Une Bérgère (Hippolyte et Aricie), the titular role of the Cunning Little Vixen, Brahms's Ein deutsches Requiem, F. Couperin's Trois Leçons de Ténèbres, J.S. Bach’s BWV 150 and BWV 196, and Mozart's Requiem K. 626.

A diverse repertory enthusiast, Hannah is especially passionate about championing new music and the works of underrepresented communities. She has produced, programmed, and performed in numerous charity concerts featuring chamber music by femme and queer composers.

Hannah holds her MM in vocal performance from the New England Conservatory and BM in vocal performance with a minor in music history from the Hartt School.