Ginger Costa-Jackson
Mezzo-soprano
A native of Palermo, Italy, Ms. Costa-Jackson grew up in Utah, but has since taken the world stage. She is a graduate of the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program (2007-2010).Reviews
[Cavalleria Rusticana, Metropolitan Opera 2009]
"Ginger Costa-Jackson brought a flirtatious insouciance to her effective portrayal of Lola." --The New York Times
"The voice! No light mezzo here (as one is used to), but a deep, penetrating, perfectly produced contralto with exciting colors. She would make quite an effect in a range of Handel roles, trouser or otherwise." --operatoday.com
"[Costa-]Jackson registered such a look of fear on her face when Lola realizes that Alfio has discovered her infidelity, that your blood runs cold." --The Stamford Advocate
[Lulu, Metropolitan Opera 2010]
"Among the large and expert company a standout was the young [Italian-]American mezzo Ginger Costa-Jackson in multiple roles, including a dowdy wardrobe lady and a horny schoolboy."--New York Post
"Ginger Costa-Jackson…manages the trick of looking and moving like a boy uncomfortably in drag"--Opera Today
Past Roles
2010
Eine Theatergarderobiere/Der Gymnasiast/Ein Groom…Lulu…Metropolitan Opera
2009
Cherubino (cover)…Le nozze di Figaro…Metropolitan Opera
Celia, and cover for Iolanthe…Iolanthe…San Francisco Symphony
Lola…Cavalleria Rusticana…Metropolitan Opera
2008
Myrtale…Thaïs…Metropolitan Opera
Cherubino*…Le nozze di Figaro…Metropolitan Opera†
Annio*…La clemenza di Tito…Metropolitan Opera†
Rosette*…Manon…Metropolitan Opera Opening Gala
Dorabella…Così fan tutte…Verbier Festival Academy
2007
The Secretary*…The Consul…Metropolitan Opera†
La Voix…Le contes d’Hoffmann…Metropolitan Opera†
2006
Nerone…L’incoronazione di Poppea…International Institute of Vocal Arts
Sesto*…La Clemenza di Tito…International Institute of Vocal Arts
Dame Quickly*…Falstaff…International Institute of Vocal Arts
2005
Idamante*…Idomeneo…Brigham Young University
*Denotes Partial Role
†Lindemann Young Artist Development Program