It is a truth universally if quietly acknowledged that a singer in possession of work will be paid less than the orchestral instrumentalists with whom they perform. 

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… is an American mezzo-soprano with an affinity for chamber, concert, and choral work. They are a recipient of the USA Today Free Spirit Award for excellence in journalism, and split their time between...