We work with clients who have something to say. Here's how a few of them describe working with Verismo!

“This career isn't easy, and it’s so much more difficult if you don't have support through all the moments – big and small. I’m pretty certain Beth is made of magic, and Verismo is a treasured and integral part of my team. Whether it's navigating the ever-shifting playing field of social media, building my profile within the industry and beyond, or quite literally being beside me through events televised around the world, Verismo’s support and expertise allow me to do my own best work. Truly one in a million – I can’t imagine a better fit for me.”

— Jamie Barton, mezzo

“Seattle Opera couldn’t have asked for a better partner for our world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns. From the very start, Beth aligned with our values and helped us craft a compelling narrative to highlight the strengths of this project. She listened to our needs and offered keen insights, backed up by her sharp instincts and years of experience. Beth was able to navigate between her own extensive contacts, our existing relationships, and new targeted connections made through Suns to deliver a level of coverage that Seattle Opera has never had before. And she did it all while being flexible, responsive, and a joy to work with!”

— SEATTLE OPERA

“I hired Verismo to shape the messaging when I launched my firm, Lomelí Consulting. I loved working with Beth – she is fresh, creative, and collaborative. She’s also truthful, in a super caring way – not always the case in this industry! It was very easy to communicate, and I always felt like I had a direct line to Beth. She is so sharp and her work took our messaging to another level. We got more than a dozen major leads from our launch. I wouldn’t change a thing.”

— David Lomelí, Artistic Administrator

“With flawless professionalism, countless hours, imagination, talent, and perseverance, Beth and her team created a clear, accessible, and beautiful representation of my entire body of work. With Verismo as my public and press representation, I feel prepared to go into the future, with the peace of mind that comes with knowing I can focus entirely on what I must do: compose music.”

— Jake Heggie, Composer

“I was blown away by Beth’s outstanding work. She came armed with passionate ideas to our initial meeting and I immediately knew she could be trusted with such a personal subject. I loved her honesty, integrity, and creativity in building the narrative behind the Songs for Murdered Sisters promotion and then executing it with detailed precision while wrangling all parties involved.”

— Joshua Hopkins, baritone & producer

“I hired Verismo to handle the messaging when I made a major career step, transitioning from orchestra management to consulting – and Beth absolutely nailed it. I have exceptionally high standards, and Verismo did an excellent job on a tight timeline. When I then joined SFCM as the Executive Director of the Center for Innovative Leadership and VP of Strategic Communications, one of my first orders of business was bringing Beth on board as our publicist. Despite all media outlets being focused on COVID-19, she immediately secured us feature coverage in print and digital outlets. Beth is smart, savvy, and strategic – she was instantly able to align with who I am and what I was going for.”

— Aubrey Bergauer, arts strategist

"An absolute pleasure to work with – Beth’s speaking skills are exceptional, and her contribution to the YCA Career Catalyst was outstanding. With a wealth of expert knowledge and experience, she approaches each task with innovative and forward-thinking creativity, while also demonstrating a warm understanding of all the issues facing young musicians. As a teacher, speaker, and mentor, Beth is a true asset to young musicians. Her ability to guide and inspire in all aspects of branding, storytelling, and PR strategy is a gift, and musicians of all levels benefit greatly from learning from her.”

— Young concert Artists

“My experience with Verismo has been impeccable. Beth is efficient, professional, and positive. I’m not the most organized or enthusiastic when it comes to my online presence, and it is great to have someone patiently and gently nudging me. The Verismo team does an excellent job – without a lot of input. Their work captures who I am as an artist.”

— Russell Thomas, Tenor

"Beth is incredibly thoughtful and strategic in her approach. She is an expert collaborator who takes the time and effort necessary to develop a bespoke plan of action. Her team is proactive and quick to pitch and execute ideas."

— Eun Sun Kim, conductor

“On top of an extraordinary work ethic, Beth is an amazing writer and extremely creative in her execution. She’s also super kind, warm and easy to work with. The credibility that she infused into our album was powerful, and so was the recognition. Because of Beth, we had exceptional coverage, and the momentum of her work continued to build, leading to a 2019 Juno Awards nomination for Classical Album of the Year!”

— joel ivany & Miriam khalil, artistic directors

“Beth is exceptionally professional, intelligent, creative, and thorough. She enhances and shapes ideas while staying true to my values and my voice – the end results are often even better than I could have imagined. She’s super responsive and on top of everything, and she has a complete understanding of the field.”

— Lidiya Yankovskaya, Conductor

“Before working with Verismo, I felt that publicity was an expensive waste of time. I’ve definitely changed my mind about that! Beth and her team are honest, authentic, and very hands-on. The biggest surprise has been the effort they put into getting to know who I am as both an artist and a person. The result is that the public-facing Ryan McKinny feels like me.”

— Ryan McKinny, Bass-baritone & Filmmaker

“Beth Stewart is the kind of collaborator everyone dreams of – the one person who amplifies the entire project. I love her work and the way she conducts herself. She’s personable and always professional, she knows her own mind, and she communicates her expertise perfectly. She’s a brilliant mind, a hard worker, and an ace writer who knows her stuff and produces results. She’s just phenomenal – I don’t know how I’ve lived this long without her!”

— Kristin Atwell Ford, FIlmmaker

“I’m so impressed by Beth’s dedication – not only to getting the job done well, but in making sure I’m represented as me and not just some glossy android opera singer! As I grow and change as an artist, the Verismo team is right there with me, supporting my growth and working on their own, never satisfied to just accept the status quo. Verismo is professional, enjoyable, fun – seriously, even better than I imagined.”

— Brenda Rae, Soprano

“Beth is amazingly talented in the myriad ways this work requires. Her ability to listen, synthesize, and inject her own artistic aesthetic while honoring all that we’re about is extraordinary. We continue to be amazed by her attention to detail and how incredibly responsive, thorough, knowledgeable, and fantastically fun she is!”

— Fry Street Quartet

“Beth is astounding. She strikes an absolutely perfect balance of caring and guiding, and also not pressuring or adding stress. I felt cared for and important from the very beginning of our work together, and Verismo’s approach is anything but cookie-cutter. For a New York Philharmonic social media takeover tied to a Valentine’s Day performance of Die Walküre, she immediately thought of my penchant for punny fun. We crafted a #Valhallantine campaign with hilariously thematic limericks and other nerdy poetic valentines. Just an absolutely genius-level understanding of a client. Verismo’s work is exactly what I want – actually more than I knew I wanted. I will never go elsewhere.”

— Heidi Melton, Soprano

“Beth is a visionary. For the past decade, Verismo has been instrumental in championing my work. She always has her finger on the pulse of the industry and bends over backward to get to know what makes clients tick. The Verismo team are always three steps ahead, often asking questions I haven’t thought of and solving problems with grace, integrity, and a wicked sense of humor. Verismo makes my work in the performing arts industry more impactful.”

— Rolando Sanz, Artistic Director