Soprano, Vanessa Rodriguez
Overview
Offering unique, tailored performance experiences that will create a lasting and memorable event! Solo vocalist performances with backing tracks to duos with piano, violin, vocals, saxophone, bass, jazz trio, jazz quartet options, or a full live band.
Reviews
3 reviews
Melinda H.
July 3, 2026✨ A Voice That Stirs the Soul!!!
Some artists entertain. Very few create an experience that stays with you long after the final note. Vanessa Rodriguez is one of those rare artists.
I’ve had the joy of experiencing her performances on multiple occasions, including an elegant Valentine’s event where I had the best seat in the house. Accompanied by a stunning quartet, her voice effortlessly captivated the room. Every song was delivered with extraordinary artistry, grace, and emotional depth. She doesn’t simply sing. She invites you into the story.
One memory I will treasure forever happened completely unexpectedly. Vanessa serenaded me in an elevator with “Via Dolorosa,” one of my favorite songs. For those few moments, time seemed to stand still. It was intimate, sincere, and profoundly moving. That’s the kind of artist she is. Whether she’s performing for hundreds or for one person, she gives her whole heart.
If you’re looking for entertainment, there are countless options. If you’re looking for an unforgettable musical experience that will leave your guests talking long after the evening ends, she is in a class of her own.
Beyond her extraordinary gift as a soprano, Vanessa is a gifted songwriter, a woman of deep faith, and someone whose kindness, compassion, and authenticity shine just as brightly as her voice. There is nothing manufactured about her. She is the real thing.
For weddings, private soirées, elegant celebrations, corporate events, or any occasion where excellence matters, I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her artistry is exceptional. Her professionalism is impeccable. And the experience she creates is nothing short of unforgettable.
Hired as: Classical Singer
Mikhail R.
July 2, 2026Outstanding Performance!
Vanessa is an incredibly talented and versatile vocalist. From breathtaking opera performances to smooth jazz and contemporary pop, she delivers every song with skill, passion, and elegance. She has a beautiful stage presence, connects effortlessly with the audience, and is a true professional both on and off the stage. It was a pleasure working with her, and I highly recommend Vanessa for any event.
Hired as: Wedding Singer
Jack K.
April 27, 2023Outstanding Soprano
She has a lovely clear voice, sings with great emotion, and performs her songs in a captivating way.
She is versatile and a wonderful individual as well.
I have heard her in Opera Tampa productions and she is someone you should hire !!!!
Hired as: Opera Singer
Soprano, Vanessa Rodriguez
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Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
What to expect
New York native and Florida-based soprano Vanessa Rodríguez captivates audiences with elegant, heartfelt performances spanning opera, jazz, Broadway favorites, Latin boleros, samba, and zarzuela. A versatile vocalist with degrees from the University of South Florida and the University of Michigan, she has performed with acclaimed organizations including Opera Tampa, Opera Orlando, St. Petersburg Opera, Winter Opera St. Louis, and the Vienna Light Orchestra, touring the East Coast with music from The Phantom of the Opera and The Greatest Showman. Whether performing for weddings, corporate events, country clubs, galas, private celebrations, or concert stages, Vanessa brings professionalism, warmth, and artistry to every occasion, creating memorable musical experiences that leave audiences inspired long after the final note.
From wedding ceremony to cocktail hour to reception to any private or corporate event, Soprano Vanessa Rodriguez delivers elegant, high quality, sophisticated performances.
Repertoire including, but not limited to the following genres:
Classical - operatic solo arias ranging from Mozart to Puccini, sacred classical music, spirituals and art song.
Pop & R&B - Romantic ballads to upbeat party favorites by artists such as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys.
Jazz Standards by legendary artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Norah Jones, Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, etc.
Samba, Salsa and Latin Pop Favorites
About
Whether performing a timeless operatic aria, a romantic jazz standard, a beloved Broadway favorite, or the passionate rhythms of Latin boleros and samba, soprano Vanessa Rodríguez creates unforgettable musical experiences that captivate audiences and elevate every event.
A New York native now based in Florida, Vanessa has delighted audiences throughout the East Coast with her warm stage presence, expressive artistry, and remarkable versatility. Her performances seamlessly blend elegance and emotion, making her a sought-after entertainer for concerts, galas, private events, weddings, country clubs, corporate functions, and cultural celebrations.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of South Florida and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Michigan, Vanessa has appeared with respected organizations including Opera Tampa, Winter Opera St. Louis, Florida Opera Theater, St. Petersburg Opera, Hubbard Hall Opera, Opera Orlando, South Florida Lyric Opera, The Spanish Lyric Theater, Stageworks Theatre, and the Southwest Suburban Symphony. From 2021 through 2023, she toured the United States with the Vienna Light Orchestra, performing music from beloved productions including The Phantom of the Opera and The Greatest Showman.
Vanessa's artistry has earned her recognition as the inaugural Guest Artist of the Year for the University of Tampa's College of Arts and Letters Recital Series. She continues to create original concert experiences, including Contigo: A Night of Love, featuring jazz, samba, and Latin boleros with the Simon Lasky Jazz Quartet, and The 12 Days of Christmas, a heartwarming holiday concert that combined beautiful music with personal storytelling.
Known for her ability to connect deeply with audiences, Vanessa brings professionalism, warmth, and artistry to every performance. Whether you're planning an elegant wedding ceremony, an intimate private gathering, a corporate event, or a full concert, she works closely with each client to create a memorable musical experience tailored to the occasion.
Book Vanessa Rodríguez today and give your guests a performance they'll remember long after the final note!
Additional booking notes
A live acoustic space or hall and acoustic piano for acoustic performance with pianist. Can quote and provide speakers and microphone for amplified performance.
Services offered
Set list
Can curate and provide custom set lists for your event depending on taste in style and genre(s).
Examples of repertoire for wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and/or reception by genre:
Classical: Ave Maria, Hallelujah, Panis Angelicus, Mozart's Alleluia, Deh Vieni Non Tardar (Marriage of Figaro by Mozart)
Jazz: Someone To Watch Over Me (Gershwin), Evergreen (Barbara Streisand), Dream a Little Dream of Me (Norah Jones), Come Away with Me (Norah Jones), The Look of Love (Diana Krall)
Pop: A Moment Like This (Kelly Clarkson), A Thousand Years (Christina Perri), Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley)
R&B/Soul: Fallin' Alicia Keys, Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder), Sweetest Taboo (Sade), By Your Side (Sade), This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) (Natalie Cole), How Will I Know (Whitney Houston), I Believe in You & Me (Whitney Houston), Endless Love (Diana Ross)
Country: From This Moment On (Shania Twain), You're Still the One (Shania Twain), Any Man of Mine (Shania Twain), When You Say Nothing At All (Alison Krauss), Bless the Broken Road (Rascal Flatts)
Influences and inspiration
Classical Influences: Beverly Sills, Joan Sutherland, Kiri Te Kanawa, Kathleen Battle
Pop/R&B Influences: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys
Country Influences: Dolly Pardon, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Rogers
Jazz Influences: Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Norah Jones, Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra
Salsa Influences: La India, Marc Anthony, Eddie Santiago, Jerry Rivera, Celia Cruz
Setup requirements
Acoustic Piano for acoustic performances. Speakers and microphones for amplified performances.
I am accustomed to singing unamplified and accompanied by a live pianist. I can provide a full sound system should amplification and accompaniment tracks be preferred.