Nitya Thomas
Soprano
Nitya Thomas is a soprano from Bangalore, India. Nitya has a Diploma in Vocal Performance from Mannes College of Music, Extension Division. She is currently the Soloist at the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Manhattan. As a classical crossover artist, this past summer Nitya released an album of inspirational music with the music label Watchfire Music. Produced and orchestrated by Peter Link, this album also marked Nitya’s debut as a songwriter and composer. Nitya also holds a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Economics from the London School of Economics.
"On the Beach at Fontana", text by James Joyce, music by Paul H. Kirby; Nitya Thomas, soprano, Paul H. Kirby, piano
Musicians Club of New York Member/Composers Concert, Saturday, March 12, 2016, Liederkranz Concert Hall, New York City. Video by Paula and Chris Argondizza.
"A Moment", text by Beth Bowden, music by Paul H. Kirby; Nitya Thomas, soprano, Paul H. Kirby, piano
Musicians Club of New York Member/Composers Concert, Saturday, March 12, 2016, Liederkranz Concert Hall, New York City. Video by Paula and Chris Argondizza.
"Mercedes in League with the Spirits of the Earth", music by Paul H. Kirby; book and lyrics by Brian Ross; Nitya Thomas, soprano; Mara Waldman, soprano; Brian Hunter, tenor; James Parks, baritone; Paul Kirby, piano
Musicians Club of New York Member/Composers Concert, Saturday, March 21, 2015, Liederkranz Concert Hall, New York City. Video by Paula and Chris Argondizza.