Recipient of the Joy in Singing Foundation Award, 2nd prize winner of the 2011 Young Artist Award from the National Federation of Music Clubs and a winner of the David Adams Song Competition, “Her high notes were thrilling, her diction clear, and her concentration never wavered as she skillfully conveyed the meaning of each song," wrote The New York Concert Review of Ms. Lifton’s recent debut recital at New York’s Merkin Hall. "She is a fine singing actress whose expressivity always seems to come from within". An active recitalist, Ms. Lifton has also performed at Trinity Church, the Kosciuszko Foundation, Lippes Concert Hall, Yamaha Showroom, and Aspen, Colorado’s Harris Concert Hall. Engagements for 2011-2012 include the role of Millicent in the world premiere opera "The Secret Agent" at the Szeged National Theater in Szeged, Hungary (broadcast live on Mezzo televsion) and the role of Elle in Poulenc's one-woman opera La voix humaine.

Ms. Lifton regularly performs on sound tracks for documentaries and nationally televised commercials. She has also been heard on WQXR and was featured in Young Opera, a new series on PBS.org. She holds degrees in music from the University of Michigan and the Manhattan School of Music. She has taught at New York University, Mannes College of Music (prep division) Syracuse University, Cornell.

Suggested contribution for the March 25 recital is $15 for general admission. A reception given by the Joyful Noise Committee follows the program. For further information, please call 203-322-0066 x18.