Biography
Linda Teixeira is a New York-based soprano and passionate music educator, recognized for her expressive voice, dynamic performances, and dedication to inspiring young musicians.
She performs regularly as part of a versatile classical duo with pianist Helena Kim, presenting a wide range of classical and contemporary repertoire. Together, they curate engaging concerts and collaborate with guest vocalists and instrumentalists to bring unique performances to audiences across the region.
Linda has appeared at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall with Essential Voices USA, and with ensembles such as the West Islip Orchestra and the Long Island Guitar and Mandolin Orchestra. A Long Island native, she has been a featured performer with Opera Night Long Island for over a decade and has sung regionally with dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Regina Opera, and Rockland Opera.
As a resident artist with Dicapo Opera Theater, Linda was praised by The New York Times for her “important” performance as Maria Corona in The Saint of Bleecker Street. She also toured to Szeged, Hungary, with Dicapo’s production of Tobias Picker’s Emmeline for the International Mezzo Television Competition.
International credits include The First Lady in The Magic Flute at Italy’s Amalfi Coast Music Festival, and Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte with Garden State Opera.
Her love of sacred and liturgical music has led to memorable performances, including singing with her hometown church choir at Radio City Music Hall to open the Christmas Spectacular. In 2017, she performed excerpts from Bach’s Magnificat at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Brooklyn, and was the soprano soloist in Mozart’s Vesperae solennes at the Festival of St. Theresa in the Bronx. With The Xavier Company, Linda toured original faith-based works such as No Greater Love and Advent Carol throughout the Tri-State area.
In addition to her work on stage, Linda is the co-creator, co-writer, and originator of the role of Maestro in the YouTube children’s music education series Maestro’s Magical Music Box, “Where Music Comes Alive!” The series was adapted for the stage by Dream Sweet Films and premiered live at The Kraine Theater in New York City in 2022.
Linda holds a Master’s Degree in Music Education from the Aaron Copland School of Music (CUNY Queens College) and is a New York State Certified Music Educator (K–12). Her work as an educator is driven by her belief in the transformative power of music.
“Music acts as a gateway to a child’s imagination and provides endless possibilities for creativity.”
— Linda Teixeira
Linda Teixeira
Soprano | Music Educator
Linda Teixeira is an accomplished New York-based soprano and passionate music educator. She brings power, presence, and purpose to every performance.
QueensSound Ensemble
Linda is a founding member of QueensSound, a dynamic musical duo with pianist Helena Kim. Together, they perform classical, contemporary, and original works by living composers. They frequently collaborate with guest vocalists and instrumentalists to create unique and engaging performances.
Performance Highlights
Linda has performed on prestigious stages including:
Carnegie Hall with Essential Voices USA
West Islip Orchestra
Long Island Guitar and Mandolin Orchestra
She has been a featured performer with Opera Night Long Island for over a decade and has also appeared with:
dell’Arte Opera Ensemble
Regina Opera
Rockland Opera
As a resident artist with Dicapo Opera Theater, Linda received praise from The New York Times for her “important” contribution as Maria Corona in The Saint of Bleecker Street. She also traveled to Szeged, Hungary, with Dicapo’s cast of Tobias Picker’s Emmeline to perform in the International Mezzo Television Competition.
Operatic Roles
First Lady in The Magic Flute (Amalfi Coast Music Festival, Italy)
Fiordiligi in Così Fan Tutte (Garden State Opera)
Sacred & Liturgical Music
Performed with her hometown church choir at Radio City Music Hall to kick off the Christmas Spectacular
Soprano soloist for excerpts of Bach’s Magnificat at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Brooklyn (2017)
Featured soloist in Mozart’s Vesperae solennes at the Festival of St. Theresa in the Bronx
Touring performer with the Xavier Company in original works No Greater Love and Advent Carol, exploring themes of faith and social justice
Music Education
Linda’s passion for music education began in 2012 while conducting a children’s choir. Inspired to expand her expertise, she pursued further studies at the Aaron Copland School of Music (CUNY, Queens College).
She holds:
Master of Science in Music Education (Queens College)
New York State Certification in Music Education (K–12)