Maybe every young woman who sees Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" thinks to herself, "Hey, I want to sing opera." But few have the desire, talent and sheer determination to pursue that goal, much less succeed at it the way Heidi Engel has. The daughter of two professional musicians, Heidi's musical experiences can be described using two words: intensive and expansive. Some highlights: Participant in an opera apprenticeship program for the Pittsburgh Opera (Rigoletto, 1999); vocal studies under Broadway performer Greggory Brandt and NYC opera singer Louisa Jonason; backup singer to Kenny Rodgers during the northeast leg of his tour (2002); acceptance into ASOP (American Singers Opera Project) in 2003, where she worked with some of NYC's most renowned opera singers (Nancy Milnes, Mark Rucker); and other credits too numerous to list. She comes to Persephone's Dream not a sleeping but a singing beauty, and in the band, her opera training and an earthy, soulful pop sensibility blend seamlessly. Keep your eyes - and ears - open for her inimitable and highly expressive voice, soon to be featured both onstage and on upcoming recordings as Persephone's Dream retools for an even more vibrant musical future.

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