Soprano Elizabeth Futral was raised in North Carolina and Louisiana, where she heard everything from classical music to gospel and bluegrass as a young woman. Her father was a minister, and her vocal talents were first developed in a church choir. Futral attended Samford University and then studied voice at Indiana University's graduate program, where she worked with Virginia Zeani. She has frequently appeared with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, performing roles in L'elisir d'amore, Le nozze di Figaro, and Handel's Partenope there. She made her debut at the New York City Opera in...