Our Leadership
Sandra Villwock
Founder, Executive Director
German-American lyric soprano and classical pianist Sandra Villwock brings artistry and versatility to both the operatic and recital stage. In recent seasons, she has performed with Austin Opera, Opera San Antonio—where she shared the stage with her five-year-old daughter in her debut as Dolore in Madama Butterfly—and One Ounce Opera, where she originated the role of Calista in Ray Bradbury, Age 12, at the Carnival in Waukegan, IL, a micro-opera composed by Tyler Mabry.
This past summer, Sandra made her European debuts as Musetta in La Bohème with Opera Classica Europa in France and as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni in Germany.
When not performing, Sandra devotes her time to her home studio she founded to share her love of classical piano and voice with students of all ages. She is passionate about making opera and classical music accessible to new audiences and about creating meaningful performance opportunities for local artists.
Sandra earned her Bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Southern California. She lives in Circle C Ranch with her husband, Peter, their six-year-old daughter, Emily, three-year-old son, Andrew, and their Labrador retriever, Arnold.
Lucas Hickman
Described as having “a comfortable mastery of vocal technique”, Lucas Hickman is a lyric tenor hailing originally from Carlisle Massachusetts. He received his Masters Degree in Voice from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and Bachelors of Music from Ithaca College. His performance credits include Turridu in Cavalleria Rusticana with Opera51, Tito in La Clemenza di Tito with Metrowest Opera, Cavaradossi in Tosca, with Opera51, Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore with the Monterrey Summer Opera Academy, and Bardolfo in Falstaff with the International Summer Opera Festival of Morelia.
Lucas is a full time Vocal Coach and Instructor in Austin, TX. He firmly believes that performance art is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding art styles for both performers and listeners, and looks to bring that joy to as many people he can.
Founder, Artistic Director