BIO

Soprano Megan Joy Belov’s recent appearances include the roles of Elvira in Don Giovanni, Lady Billows in Albert Herring, Countess Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, Arminda in La finta giardiniera, and The Director in Les Mamelles de Tirésias. Her performance as La Fée in Pauline Viardot’s Cendrillon was praised by Oregon ArtsWatch: “Megan sings the part convincingly. Her solid acting and singing help to hold the show together.” Additionally, she was featured in composer Justin Ralls’ musical score entry for the short animated film Bacchus at the 2020 Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards.

 

Megan holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from Portland State University, and has worked with Richard Zeller, Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs, Carla Rae Cook, Arlene Shrut, Pamela South, and the late Jerry Pope. Together with her husband Anton Belov, Megan was instrumental in founding Aquilon Music Festival, and is an active part of the festival’s administrative and artistic staff.