• "The nun's choir shows off the OLO ensemble voices beautifully and Sister Margaretta (Arianna Paz) skillfully brings moments of comic relief."

    - Wooster Weekly News

    THE SOUND OF MUSIC

    OHIO LIGHT OPERA

  • “Paz especially dominated her scenes with expressive acting, which didn’t interfere at all with good singing; her ‘Reste au foyer, petit grillon’ soliloquy was particularly touching.”

    — The Boston Musical Intelligencer
    CENDRILLON
    HARVARD COLLEGE OPERA

  • “Arianna Paz’s Despina gave nonstop pleasure. Her warmth of timber and accomplishments as a comedienne placed her in select company.”

    — The Boston Musical Intelligencer
    COSÌ FAN TUTTE
    LOWELL HOUSE OPERA

  • “Standouts among the cast included Arianna Paz... She is a singer for whom interpretation of a song is all-encompassing."

    — New England Gilbert & Sullivan Society
    RUDDIGORE
    HARVARD-RADCLIFFE G&S PLAYERS

  • “Arianna Paz's Susanna engaged with charm and brimmed with versatility... Her stage presence shone brightly of all Friday night.”

    — The Boston Musical Intelligencer
    LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
    HARVARD COLLEGE OPERA

ARIANNA PAZ RITACCIO

mezzo soprano

2026 Highlights

Arianna begins her tenure as the Signet Artist in Residence at Harvard University, and performs the role of “Inez” in the world premiere of Ethan Chaves’ opera adaptation of Sartre’s No Exit with Lowell House Opera.

This summer, she joins Opera NEO as a studio artist, performing in the US premiere of Louise Bertin’s Fausto, Rossini’s Il Turco in Italia, and in the Night at the Museum concert of art song.

ABOUT ARIANNA
ABOUT ARIANNA
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE

Learn more about Arianna’s upcoming performances.

MEDIA
MEDIA

Listen to recordings (coming soon!) and check out photos of past performances.

STUDIO
STUDIO

Learn more about voice studio offerings.

instagram: @apazritaccio

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View fullsize Say it, Sister Margaretta. I’m having an absolute blast causing a bit of mischief around Nonnberg Abbey as Sister Margaretta (and later, joining the party as Baroness Elberfeld) for the second (but my first!!!) show of the OLO summer season: T
View fullsize A (very) overdue update: I’m so excited to be heading to Wooster next week to join Ohio Light Opera as a Young Artist for their 45th Anniversary season! I’m so grateful to OLO not only for this exciting opportunity, but also for all the
View fullsize Happy #worldoperaday! I’m feeling so incredibly grateful for this art form, for the opera community, and for the opportunity make such beautiful music! Celebrating with a little throwback photo to my last production with @harvardcollegeopera a
View fullsize The sweetest little surprise on my cappuccino this morning🥰 (featuring my current read in the corner)
View fullsize Singing in this jewel of a theater in Sant’Agata Feltria tonight, and I’m obsessed with this view from the stage! So grateful to @classiclyricarts for the opportunity!✨