ABOUT
“My description cannot fit your tongue, because I have a certain way of being in this world, and I shall not be moved” - Maya Angelou
A sought after performer in the Pacific Northwest, Soprano Ibidunni Ojikutu is known for her versatility and excellence in both traditional and contemporary repertoire.
Credits with Seattle Opera include 2nd Lady (The Magic Flute), Serena (Porgy and Bess), Neighbor 1/Ensemble (X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X). World premiere credits at Seattle Opera include Mabel Lewis (Jubilee) and 2nd Wife/Market Woman (A Thousand Splendid Suns).
Recent credits include Elle in Vox, Rising Waters Collective’s updated and immersive production of La voix humaine, Antron’s Mother (The Central Park Five), and featured soloist with The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra (Beethoven’s 9th Symphony), as well as with Portland Opera (Sparkling Through The Years: A Diamond Celebration)
An enthusiastic recitalist, Ms. Ojikutu’s recital projects with collaborative pianist, Rebecca Mañalac include “Songs From The American Experience”. This multi-faceted program celebrates the music of American composers, featuring Samuel Barber, George Gershwin, Moses Hogan, Nkeiru Okoye, Rogers and Hammerstein, and more.
Other recent projects include co-founding chamber opera company, Rising Waters Collective. Rising Waters Collective is focused on highlighting voices, stories, artists, and composers of the Pacific Northwest.
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“Ibidunni Ojikutu’s turn as Strawberry Woman was as charming as the lilt in her voice.”
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Ibidunni Ojikutu as Neighbor/Ensemble in Seattle Opera’s production of “X: The Life and Times of Malcom X”.
