
Composer/Librettist
A composer, librettist, and multi-instrumentalist, Lyons has toured nationally in opera and theater, performing original compositions that blend innovative musical storytelling with emotional depth. Her works seamlessly integrate both traditional and contemporary styles, creating pieces that engage modern audiences while remaining grounded in the rich legacy of classical music. Lyons has developed a deep understanding of the operatic and theatrical forms, and her ability to craft distinctive soundscapes reflects her unique perspective, merging the timeless with the new.
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Lyons has toured nationally, bringing her original compositions to a wide range of cities across the United States. Her performances have taken her to New York (including Purchase and Brooklyn), Texas (Austin), Illinois (Chicago and Champaign), Wisconsin (Madison, Eau Claire, Beloit), Minnesota (Minneapolis), Iowa (Iowa City, Dubuque), Indiana (Fort Wayne, Bloomington), Missouri (Columbia, St. Louis), Tennessee (Nashville), Kentucky (Louisville), Ohio (Columbus), Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Philadelphia), Virginia (Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Richmond), New Jersey (New Brunswick), Massachusetts (Cambridge), Maine (Portland), and North Carolina (Greensboro, Asheville). Special theatrical performances include New York's Mohonk Mountain, Connecticut's Goodspeed Opera House, and Pennsylvania's People's Light.Live radio shows include 100.7 FM Portland, OR, 90.9 FM Greensboro, NC, WSPR Purchase, NY, and WWFM Classical. Each location has provided a unique setting for her work, allowing her to connect with diverse audiences while continuing to evolve as an artist.
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Her creative works include Laugh Instead (Voice, Piano & Banjo), For My Bee (Voice, Piano & Classical Guitar), and Black Glitter. ©ASCAP