Mezzo-Soprano Luretta Bybee is proven to be an artist of remarkable range and versatility in her performances throughout the world. International recognition came early in her career when she sang the title role in the world tour of Peter Brook’s La tragédie de Carmen. Bizet’s heroine has since figured heavily in Ms. Bybee’s career success. The Seattle Times hailed: “Luretta Bybee…is a sexy, adroit Carmen whose wealth of experience shows in every phrase and gesture.”  She has performed the role for over 25 opera companies throughout the world.  A sought-after educator, clinician, and competition judge, in 2010, she took on the directorship of New England Conservatory’s Opera Studies program, in partnership with Artistic Advisor Stephen Lord. Professor Bybee also serves on the voice faculty at Loyola University’s College of Music and Fine Arts in New Orleans.