News

Nina is thrilled to be making her Lyric Opera of Chicago debut this spring as Mama in Jack Perla's An American Dream.

Reviews

"As the love sick teenage page Cherubino, mezzo-soprano Nina Yoshida Nelsen was an absolute delight. With a fabulous voice that is gorgeously lyrical and with acting talents to match, she adds much to this production." - Deseret News

"City Opera debut of Nina Yoshida Nelsen as Suzuki had to be heard to be believed." - Time Out 

"A role with power and style matched by her acting skills. . . found in Nina Yoshida Nelsen's portrayal of Suzuki." - Herald Tribune

"Making her HGO debut as The Woman, Nina Yoshida Nelsen guides the audience through a journey of devastation and destruction that transforms before our eyes into sublime hope and compassion. Her mezzo-soprano voice is haunting and captivating. Nina Yoshida Nelsen magically invades the heart and soul as she deftly sings through the mesmerizing score."-  Broadway World