“A special word should go to Steele Fitzwater and apprentice artist Xochitl Hernandez as the couple Billy Jackrabbit and Wowkle. Too often portrayed as racist, native American stereotypes, here they were characters with dignity. In this production directed by Fenlon Lamb, Billy is a white man who has had a child by an Indian woman, an historically viable and interesting choice that puts a more subtle spin on characters traditionally based on narrow, hidebound notions of the American Indian. Both sang well.”
Read More“Ashia Barnes and Xochitl Hernandez made the interlude of the nursemaids’ gossipy lullaby a standout moment.”
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Xochitl Hernandez’s burnished soprano and slinky manner perfectly conveyed the opera-cabaret fusion of the Weimar era.
Read More“As an opera singer and journalist who got her start in elementary on a children’s television network, she’s excited to give back to her community.”
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“Spoiler alert: In the year since her spring 2020 graduation, Hernandez has blazed a formidable path, modeling for her classmates what’s possible when you meet the unexpected with adaptability and grace.... To find her own “instead,” the singer looked to the versatility of her voice and the resilience of her family line.” Teresa K. Morrison, CSUN Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication.
Read MoreA colleague of mine, Luis Miron, created a short documentary and news package on me and my Notes From Her project to highlight the work of Latinas in classical music. WATCH NOW!
Read More“Spoiler alert: In the year since her spring 2020 graduation, Hernandez has blazed a formidable path, modeling for her classmates what’s possible when you meet the unexpected with adaptability and grace.... To find her own “instead,” the singer looked to the versatility of her voice and the resilience of her family line.” Teresa K. Morrison, CSUN Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication.
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The Notes From Her podcast is the podcast that encourages women and others to embrace their inner multicultural melody. Listen NOW on Spotify, Apple Podcast or SoundCloud!
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I am honored to have obtained the CSUN Legacy Scholarship from the CSUN Alumni Association! Here is a short video portrayal of my time at CSUN produced by the CSUN Marketing team. Enjoy!
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“The first sounds are heard, and Hernandez carefully sings the first stanzas of Hugo Wolf's Abandoned Magdelein. Critically, the young lady expresses the short introduction. The audience in the hall is listening intently. When the song is over, they applaud.” Cornelia Addicks, Gränzbote Schwäbische Zeitung.
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“Mexican mezzo-soprano, 20-year-old Xochitl Hernandez’s interpretation of Eduard Mörike Das Verlassene Mägdelein set to music by Hugo Wolf was very well-received.” Cornelia Addicks, Gränzbote Schwäbische Zeitung.
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