The Atlanta Opera has announced The Glynn Studio Artists for the 2021-22 season.

This ensemble provides young with professional development and performance opportunities while learning from established artists.

The five artists are stage director Bruno Baker, soprano Susanne Burgess, baritone Sankara Harouna, mezzo Gretchen Krupp, and bass William Meinert.

“We’re excited about this class of Glynn Studio Artists and look forward to being a part of their journey as they grow as artists and human beings” said Tomer Zvulun, the Carl W. Knobloch Jr. General & Artistic Director in an official press statement. “It has been gratifying to see this program grow since we launched it six seasons ago. As we emerge out of this pandemic, we realize just how vital these kind of training programs are for young singers and directors.

The program is sponsored by a gift from Beth and Gary Glynn, as well as support from the Donald and Marilyn Keough Foundation.