Sunghyun Lee

Sunghyun Lee is a lyrical coloratura soprano known for her warm and shining tone. Passionate about the transformative power of music, she aims to bring warmth to the world through her voice.

Sunghyun has performed as a soloist across various countries, including notable performances in Austria and Korea. She has been featured in prestigious events such as the “A Night of Song” concert during her undergraduate studies and “The First Art Dream Rising Star Concert” at the Sejong Art Center in 2022. Her collaborations with contemporary composers and her thoughtful approach to musical communication have distinguished her performances.

Throughout her career, Sunghyun has won several awards, including third place at the Haneum Music Competition (2019) and second place at the Seoul Orchestra Competition (2020). She was also recognized as an “Excellent Practical Performer” and awarded a scholarship for her achievements.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree from Kookmin University with a focus on Voice in South Korea. Later, she started a Master of Music degree at Hanyang University but soon moved to the United States to pursue a degree at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. She is currently studying under Professor Ah Young Hong.

Kayleigh Sprouse

Kayleigh Sprouse is a second-year student pursuing a Master of Music in Voice Performance and Pedagogy under Ah Young Hong. She is currently the Vocal Ensemble Intern under Dr. Beth Willer and is a Teaching Assistant for Peabody’s Breakthrough Curriculum.

Sprouse finds artistic liberty and expression through theatrical and solo performances. Her most recent operatic performance occurred with the Peabody Opera Theater, in which she performed scenes from Handel’s Orlando as Angelica. Her most recent recital performance was with The Cecilia Collective during a recital promoting the lost lieder of Josephine Lang. In February, she will perform Diana in Cavalli’s La Calisto with Peabody Opera Theater.

Sprouse’s career focuses on ensemble works and collaboration, exploring how multiple solo voices can create one artistic idea. This past summer, Sprouse spent a week studying and performing Henry Purcell’s anthems, odes, and operas at the Chorworks Festival. Sprouse currently performs with Peabody’s NEXT Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Beth Willer and will be performing as a core member of the Emmanuel Church Choir this upcoming season. She is currently a mentee in the Talks with TENET program.

Sprouse enjoys branching her musical aspirations through leadership and research endeavors. Most recently, Sprouse received Peabody’s Launch Grant to support her research on “The Menstrual Cycle and how it Affects Vocal Production.” This literary research was presented at Christopher Newport University’s PAIDEIA research conference.