"Beautiful voice"; "charming stage performance"; "natural charisma"; "pinpoint coloratura"; "sensitive and multi-faceted interpretation"….These are just some of the many superlatives that critics and audiences all over the world constantly use to describe Chen Reiss' talent.

And this is how Chen describes her feelings about her art:
"Singing is my greatest passion and I see it as my lifelong mission rather than a job….My intention is to reach out to people with my voice - and bring them happiness, comfort, hope and bliss."

Born in Israel and raised in both Holon and Herzliya, Chen attended the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts. During her military service she was a soloist with the IDF Orchestra. She continued her singing studies in New York City, going on to appear frequently with distinguished orchestras and opera houses all over the world. Chen has performed leading roles at Teatro alla Scala, Bayerische Staatsoper (Munich), Semperoper (Dresden), Deutsche Oper Berlin, Florida Grand Opera, Opera de Québec and the Israeli Opera, as well as concerts at the Salzburg, Ludwigsburg and Lucerne Festivals. Accompanied by the Berlin Philharmonic and Sir Simon Rattle, Ms. Reiss sang the soundtrack for the film Das Parfum.

Chen is a frequent performer with the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Israeli Philharmonic. She has sung with distinguished conductors such as: Harry Bicket, Ivor Bolton, Dan Ettinger, Asher Fisch, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Daniel Harding, Richard Hickox, James Levine, Zubin Mehta and David Stern. In November 2002 Ms. Reiss made her Carnegie Hall debut in Mahler's Symphony No. 8. Other concert appearances include Minnesota Orchestra, Munich Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, Music of the Baroque (Chicago), Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra, Knoxville Symphony, and Orchestre Symphonique de Laval, Canada.

IcExcellence is supporting Chen in tailor-made artistic programs, and providing special career advancement consulting.

More info at www.chenreiss.com

Press Reviews:

"Reiss' limpid light soprano never loses its focus or lustrous tone quality. Singing with an instrumental purity, she earned an ovation for her exquisite account of Gilda's first-act aria."
Courier-Post, Philadelphia



"…My only hope: that the Opera Company of Philadelphia will plan their future seasons around more opportunities for Ms. Reiss to perform here."
Edge, Philadelphia.



Israeli Opera - Ariadne auf Naxos (Zerbinetta)
"Among the performers, the highlight was Chen Reiss as Zerbinetta. Her bright, radiant soprano, effortless acrobatic coloraturas, stage presence, irresistible natural charisma, and superbly manipulated charm, raised her character to the level of a major role."
Jerusalem Post
"Her grand, complexed aria was astonishing both in the rich colors of her voice and in her virtuosic vocal technique."
Maariv



Lucerne Festival - Salieri: Prima la Musica, Poi le Parole (Tonina)
"Chen Reiss as perhaps the best of the evening, with flawless voice leading, unforced power and natural expression."
Neuer Luzerner Zeitung, Switzerland



Israeli Opera - Der Rosenkavalier (Sophie)
"The role of Sophie was perfectly executed by Chen Reiss, with her fresh, light and charming soprano leggiero."
Opera News Online, US



Florida Grand Opera - La Fille du Régiment (Marie)
"Part Lily Pons and part Sarah Jessica Parker, Reiss exudes that elusive star quality."
Miami Herald
"Chen Reiss proved note-perfect, making an exceptional local debut. With a light, flexible voice, pure tone and effortless production throughout her range, the Israeli soprano threw off the stratospheric coloratura and gleaming top notes in Chacun le Sait with ease. The charismatic singer also provided a spunky and engaging presence, alive to the comedy as well as the bittersweet moments. Her farewell to her soldier friends, Il Faut Partir, was rendered with heart-aching expressive poise and refined depth of feeling. Reiss is a hugely talented artist, and we should have her back very soon."
Sun-Sentinel, US



Bayerische Staatsoper - Rigoletto (Gilda)
"Chen Reiss was a stunning Gilda, her immaculately produced voice and enticing tone matched by her superb musicianship; she was able to reach out emotionally to the audience."
Opera News Online, US
"A Gilda from the dictionary: refreshingly young, graceful and presented with an angelic, pure, spirited lyric voice... Her movingly intense and dreamingly beautifully sung Gilda shone out of the mediocrity of the production like a star. Let this be the first of many opera evenings to follow with Chen Reiss."
AbendZeitung, Germany



Pittsburgh Symphony- Bach Cantatas
"She is a fabulous coloratura soprano… Reiss' brilliant performance for Cantata No. 51 was simply astonishing. Bach's florid writing was a romp for her. Reiss sang with such appealing tone that joyousness was more important than her brilliant technique - and that's making music."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, US



Music of the Baroque, Chicago - Dixit Dominus
"Israeli-born soprano soloist Chen Reiss was a major find, easily sending her pure, sweet voice above both chorus and orchestra."
Chicago Sun-Times