"The Sydney Opera House was an awe-inspiring experience," -Isabella Wisniewski
By: Richard L. Smith
Isabella Wisniewski, a junior at the Academy of the Holy Angels, has turned her dreams into reality by performing at two of the world's most prestigious venues: Carnegie Hall in New York and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
RLS Media has learned that as part of the 2023 Honors Performance Series, Wisniewski showcased her vocal talents with choirs composed of some of the finest young musicians globally.
"The Sydney Opera House was an awe-inspiring experience," says the Paramus resident.
"Singing there with such talented individuals was simply breathtaking." Wisniewski also described her Carnegie Hall performance as equally electric, noting that the same "passion and energy filled our music" at both venues.
Nominated by AHA Choral Director Lisa Marciano alongside Caroline Ko and Victoria Velasco, Wisniewski was one of the selected few to join the international high school choir performances.
Each nominee underwent a rigorous application process, which included submitting recordings of themselves singing.
At Holy Angels, Wisniewski is a soprano for both the AHA Chorus and Seraphima, the academy's elite acappella ensemble.
Music has been a lifelong passion for Wisniewski, who started playing the piano at age five and composed her own songs.
"Our conductor, Dr. Jeffery Redding, taught us valuable techniques and reminded us to 'sing to inspire, not to impress,'" she shared, emphasizing the lessons she gained from the Australian experience.
Mrs. Marciano is keen for Wisniewski to share her newfound knowledge and experience with her peers at Holy Angels.
With such remarkable accomplishments already under her belt, Wisniewski remains a source of inspiration, demonstrating the transformative power of music and determination.
