Bio
Born in New York to a fashion designing mother and a father who served NASA as an electrical engineer, Isabel is an artist whose music has been loved by many. After earning her degree from Cornell University, she pursued musical studies at Mannes School of Music and, afterward, second degree music major studies at Hunter College. Her private piano teachers include Xiayin Wang, celebrated concert pianist, and her vocal teachers include Edel Sanders and Jan Douglas. Isabel is based in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Isabel's talents as a singer and pianist (with the organ and guitar as her secondary instruments) have called her time and again to music venues throughout the Northeast, both solo and with ensembles. For years, Isabel toured extensively in New York City with her own band, performing from her own album of original songs for piano.
Listeners have admired Isabel's vocal range and timbre for musical styles from folk to smooth jazz to classical song. This year, she is happy to join the publicly-performing, classical chamber group Tres Classique, as a vocalist and interpreter of songs including French art songs and more. Tres Classique is financially supported by the Springfield Cultural Council,
Among the long list of venues where she has performed are Columbia University, Cornell University, the Basilica of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the Westfield Athenaeum and more, drawing fans and praise for her music, full of beauty and soul. Isabel, a member of BMI, is also regularly booked as a singer and pianist for events including weddings, parties, religious services, concerts, corporate events, and serves as a professional music minister for the Archdiocese of Springfield. She also has experience as an accompanist and session musician.
Fun facts about Isabel are that she is a published poet, artist, crafter, and nationally certified piano teacher which offers her the opportunity to share her love of the piano and piano music with her students. Her first chapbook of poems and songs, Heart's Eye, covers over twenty years of nature poetry and personal verse.
Singing back-up vocals at an album recording session
Artist shot, NYC, Photography Jon Dennis
Performing original songs on piano with her band, Isabel and The Whispers, at Don Hills
In concert at the Bitter End
Singing cabaret songs at a NYC winery with her guitarist, Octavio
Singing a mix of pop songs at the National Underground, NYC
Concert, Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, NYC
In concert at the Westfield Athenaeum
Celebrating poetry and song at the Longmeadow Public Library
Playing an outdoor concert for Westfielders
Leading a Christmas sing-a-long
Playing a classical/jazz set for a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the mayor of Hartford
Performing for the Athenaeum's Noon Concert Series
Doing a 3 hour set at Raven Hollow Winery in Westfield
At the piano at home
Performing at the Springfield City Library
In concert at the West Springfield Public Library
Taking a break from the organ to playing a prelude on the flute at Christmas time
Recent Christmas Concert at the Westfield Athenaeum
At the piano
Subbing as church pianist
Playing the organ at church
Playing for veterans at the YMCA
Toured NYC for years with my own band
Before a concert
Singing member of Tres Classique classical trio
Doing a vocal performance with Tres Classique this fall
PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Featured interview with EWTN's The Faithful Traveler
Featured article in The Westfield Athenaeum Newsletter
Featured article in El Pueblo Latino
Featured article in The Republican
Featured article in The Reminder
Featured article in El Sol Latino
Westfield News Article front page 12-3/18