Patricia Leonard

A native of Boston, Patricia Leonard's music is performed frequently in the U.S. and in Europe, and her music has been premiered by acclaimed ensembles, opera singers and solo artists. Her composition "My Dearest Friend" won the 2015 Opera America Composition Prize. Based on the letters of John and Abigail Adams, this work was staged as an opera in 2016 at the actual Adams residence at Peace field in Quincy, Massachusetts. Ms. Leonard's compositions have been reviewed as "arresting and evocative with innovative harmonies" by New York Concert Review; the New Music Connoisseur reviewed her musical style as "revealing musical sophistication and a high level of craftsmanship" and "wildly imaginative and vivid storytelling with virtuosic variety." Ms. Leonard is a founding member of New York Composers Circle and a member of International Alliance of Women in Music. Also an opera judge, Ms. Leonard panels the vocal competitions for aspiring young opera singers. For more information visit: Patricialeonardmusic.com