Praised for her "arresting vocalism" (Spokesman Review), soprano Courtney Ruckman brings a rich and glinting voice to repertoire ranging from bel canto to contemporary opera. Notable credits include Jessie (Masquerade) with Shreveport Opera, First Lady (Die Zauberflöte) with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, and Frasquita (Carmen) with Nashville Opera.

In concert she debuted with both the Walla Walla Symphony and Portland Chamber Orchestra as the soprano soloist in Handel’s Messiah, and gave additional performances with the Portland Chamber Orchestra as the soprano soloist in Judas Maccabaeus. She performed a series of recitals at the Caramoor Festival which included the world premiere of Images de Noël (Alan Theisen) and collaborated again with Theisen for the world premiere of “Klage” at the International Saxophone Symposium.

Courtney is an alumna of the young artist programs of the Nashville Opera, Caramoor Festival, and Central City Opera, and was a Northwest Region finalist of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.