About

CeCe Hastreiter is a versatile soprano known for her performances in both musical theater and classical repertoire. In 2019, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from Nebraska Wesleyan, followed by the completion of her Master's degree in Vocal Performance at Roosevelt University in Chicago in 2021. Throughout her career, Hastreiter has excelled in several opera roles. Noteworthy performances include Adele in "Die Fledermaus," Lola in "Gallantry," Fiammetta in "Prima Donna," and Athena in "Arachne." She has also participated in young artist programs, including La Musica Lirica in Novafeltria, Italy, where she portrayed Despina in "Così fan tutte." Hastreiter's career has led her to perform with Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, St. John Cantius in Chicago, First Plymouth Church in Lincoln, NE, Opera Omaha, Résonance, Chicago Symphony, Lincoln Symphony, Carnegie Hall, Rosemont Theatre, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and Chanticleer Theatre. Notably, she premiered the role of Bibi in Daron Hagen's new opera, "9/10: Love Before the Fall," which was recently released as a film in September 2023. Most recently, Hastreiter made her solo debut at Lincoln Symphony in the “Deck the Halls” concert. In addition, she has portrayed the roles of Maureen in "RENT," Lindsay in "Godspell," and Mabel in "Pirates of Penzance." Hastreiter has established herself as a concert soprano soloist, with performances in Handel's Messiah, Brahms's Requiem, Fauré's Requiem, Beethoven’s Mass in C, and Bach's Cantata "Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott." Alongside her performing career, she finds joy in teaching aspiring vocal students through private instruction and musical direction.