Kathleen Battle | |
|---|---|
 Battle in 1999 | |
| Born | August 13, 1948 Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | University of Cincinnati (BM, MM) |
| Occupation | Operatic soprano |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Awards | |
Kathleen Deanna Battle (born August 13, 1948) is an American operatic soprano known for her distinctive vocal range and tone.[1][2] Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Battle initially became known for her work within the concert repertoire through performances with major orchestras during the early and mid-1970s. She made her opera debut in 1975. Battle expanded her repertoire into lyric soprano and coloratura soprano roles during the 1980s and early 1990s, until her eventual dismissal from the Metropolitan Opera in 1994. She later has focused on recording and the concert stage. After a 22-year absence from the Met, Battle performed a concert of spirituals at the Metropolitan Opera House in November 2016, and again in May 2024.[3]
- ^ Donal Henahan, "Concert: Battle Sings with the Philharmonic" Archived 2024-07-17 at the Wayback Machine, The New York Times, January 24, 1987. Accessed August 31, 2008.
- ^ Tim Page, "Kathleen Battle's Pure Sweet Sound", The Washington Post, January 20, 1997. Accessed via subscription, August 31, 2008.
- ^ Tommasini, Anthony (November 14, 2016). "Review: Kathleen Battle Returns to the Met After 22 Years. It Was Worth the Wait". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2017.