Stephanie Sedlbauer

Biography

Born in Burlington, Ontario; Canadian portfolio artist and Soprano Stephanie Sedlbauer (She/Her) is known for her flexibility of vocal style and powerful stage presence. Graduating with a GDP, and MMus from McGill’s Schulich school of music, some of her past operatic roles include Vitellia (La Clemenza di Tito), Mrs. Maurrant (Street Scene), and Elle ( La Voix Humane). 

Passionate about exploring the innovative potential of opera, and reaching broader audiences, Stephanie recently developed a music video project  as part of Good Mess Opera Theatre’s online musical haunted house, A Good Haunting Vol.2.  She is also a recipient of the 2022 Jacqueline Desmarais grant, was an Opera-Fellow at SSMF Opera Fest 2022, and was one of the 2020 Coopérathon Open-innovation challenge winners with Opéra de Montréal. She also sings rock, jazz, and musical theatre, and enjoys influencing her operatic work with other styles and genres.

Off stage, her portrait and production photography can be found in publications such as Opera Canada magazine, Footwear Plus Magazine, and La Scena Musicale. Stephanie’s portfolio also includes directing theatre, teaching voice, admin, web design, and work in the video game industry. Most recently, Stephanie returned to Opera McGill as production stage manager for their 2022 New Works Binge Festival, and continues work as their production photographer throughout the season. 

Currently, Stephanie is assisting on multiple projects in development, as an artistic associate with Indie opera company Musique 3 Femmes, and currently produces Montreals only recurring Classical music-Pub event, “Le Pub Classique” in partnership with FondationLRDG Montreal. 

When not busy with her many projects, Stephanie enjoys trying new restaurants in Montreal, and wandering about the city with her camera.