“Growing up on a small farm in the northwest Georgia mountains, “music” meant many things to me — bluegrass, classic rock, church hymns — but never in a million years did I imagine that classical music would become a defining element in my life.”
Read MoreBarton’s turn in the SW7 spotlight (in a year which happens to mark 50 years since the Stonewall riots) is likely to be an especially fabulous reflection of what she proudly describes as her truth. “I feel that promoting and celebrating love in all its forms is something we can all get behind.”
Read MoreJamie Barton has an obvious affinity for strong, confident and outspoken women — both on and off the operatic stage. Perhaps that’s because, well, she’s one herself.
Read More“Learn what makes you unique and develop your artistry with integrity – with the honesty of who you are. Audiences crave that kind of vulnerability and authenticity from those of us on stage.”
Read MoreShe’s an artist whose exceptional personal warmth has endeared her to colleagues and audiences everywhere. Watch her walk onstage for a recital; she does so with regal confidence, but also with an inviting smile and a palpable eagerness to share stories with her listeners through song.
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