Artist Programs

The voices that anchor this tradition and the voices just beginning share the same stage here.

Since 2021, the Project has worked with singers at every stage of their careers. Today that work takes shape in two tracks: the Fellows, established artists who anchor each production, and the Young Artists, the emerging voices of the next generation.

Auditions

Starting in September 2026, the Project holds auditions for both tracks. Depending on each selection, a season may add Fellows, Young Artists, or both.

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For inquiries, write to fellowship@olgaiglesiasproject.org

What the program offers

Sing across the island's schools

Paid educational recitals at schools across Puerto Rico.

Grow alongside professionals

Professional accompanists, mentoring, and artistic development opportunities.

Reach new stages

International performances, recordings, and collaborative projects.

Hear it from the artists

Artists in residence and students tell, in their own words, what the Project makes possible.

Hear it from the artists

The Artists

2025

  • Natalia Santaliz

    Soprano

    Fellow

  • Estefanía Maldonado

    Soprano

    Young Artist

Profiles and films are on their way.

2024

  • Alfredo Martirena

    Tenor

    Fellow

  • Carlos Ortiz

    Tenor

    Fellow

  • Martín Alicea

    Baritone

    Fellow

  • Angélica Sastre

    Soprano

    Young Artist

Profiles and films are on their way.

2023 · Fellows

  • Alejandro Márquez

    Alejandro Márquez

    Fellow

    Bass-baritone

    Born in Mayaguez, PR. First Puerto Rican actor to play the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera original PR production.

  • Adrinelle Chiesa García

    Adrinelle Chiesa García

    Fellow

    Soprano

    Puerto Rican soprano born in San Juan, raised in Cayey. Currently completing Artist Diploma in Voice Performance.

  • Christian García

    Christian García

    Fellow

    Tenor

    Born in San Juan, PR. Debuted as soloist with PR Symphony Orchestra in 2012.

2021–2022 · Fellows

  • Shelzie Ramos

    Shelzie Ramos

    Fellow

    Soprano

    Young soprano, graduate from Conservatory of Music of PR.

  • Jehú Otero

    Jehú Otero

    Fellow

    Tenor

    Puerto Rican tenor with master's degree from Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Sang with Houston Grand Opera.

  • Lucila Zavala

    Lucila Zavala

    Fellow

    Soprano

    Puerto Rican soprano. Won first place in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition's Puerto Rico District and sang as a 2023 national semifinalist on the Met stage in New York.

Want to sing with the Project? Auditions open in September 2026.

Learn about auditions