MEET THE SOLOIST: Meg Bragle

Mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle performs HANDEL'S MESSIAH
December 14 at 3PM

Background: Praised for her musical intelligence and “expressive virtuosity” (San Francisco Chronicle), Meg Bragle is an internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano known for the beauty of her voice and the depth of connection she brings to every performance. Her work—whether on stage, in the studio, or on air—is rooted in the belief that music is a living dialogue that bridges time, geography, and experience.

A sought-after interpreter of Baroque and Classical repertoire, Meg has appeared with leading ensembles across North America and Europe, including the English Baroque Soloists, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Netherlands Bach Society, Bavarian Radio Symphony, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Tafelmusik, Les Violons du Roy, Apollo’s Fire, and the St. Paul and Orpheus Chamber Orchestras. She has also performed with major symphony orchestras such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, National Symphony, and those of Seattle, Toronto, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit, and Cincinnati.

Celebrated for her clarity, emotional insight, and communicative power, Meg brings a rare immediacy to her performances, whether in centuries-old works or contemporary premieres. Her discography includes more than twenty recordings spanning nearly a millennium of repertoire. Highlights include four acclaimed albums with Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the English Baroque Soloists, multiple projects with Apollo’s Fire, and interpretations of works by Copland, Handel, Pergolesi, Monteverdi, and Cozzolani. Her recent ventures into contemporary music include The Art of Song by Daron Hagen (2023), with a new recording of Copland’s In the Beginning forthcoming.

In addition to her performing career, Meg is deeply committed to education and advocacy. She is Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park National Oratorio Competition, a platform dedicated to fostering excellence and opportunity for emerging artists interested in oratorio repertoire. As Artist in Residence at the University of Pennsylvania, she directs the Collegium Musicum and Opera & Musical Theater Workshop, while mentoring student ensembles with a focus on both artistic excellence and collaborative growth. In demand as a masterclass clinician, she regularly offers workshops across the United States and internationally. Her teaching reflects the same values as her artistry: thoughtful engagement, interpretive depth, and meaningful connection.

Meg also brings her deep musical knowledge to the airwaves as afternoon host on WRTI 90.1 FM (Philadelphia), where she curates and contextualizes classical music with warmth and insight—making the repertoire fresh, relevant, and welcoming to a wide audience.

With a career defined by artistic versatility and a deep sense of purpose, Meg Bragle is a vital and inspiring presence in today’s classical music landscape. 

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