Kathleen Kelly News

Pen Pin Releases VAMPIRE Single and Music Video

by Rachel Stone — October 20, 2026

Indie pop duo Pen Pin released the single and music video Vampire from their forthcoming album PONY UP.

Jamie Barton to Perform Recital with LA Opera and The Wallis

by Stephi Wild — October 20, 2026

Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton will join pianist Kathleen Kelly for a recital spanning works from Duparc and Clara Schumann to contemporary American composers at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.

Seattle Opera to Present Recitals by Gabriela Lena Frank and Jamie Barton

by Rachel Stone — October 13, 2026

Seattle Opera will present two recitals at the Opera Center featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank and mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton with pianist Kathleen Kelly.

Jamie Barton to Perform Recital for Matinée Musicale Cincinnati

by A.A. Cristi — October 6, 2026

Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton will return to Cincinnati for a recital presented by Matinée Musicale, performing French art song, Clara Schumann lieder, and contemporary works by women composers.

JASON ROBERT BROWN & FRIENDS and More Set for The Wallis 2026-2027 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 5, 2026

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills revealed its 2026-2027 season, opening in the Bram Goldsmith Theater in September with the Joshua Redman Quartet, plus more.

Schmidt Vocal Arts Will Present Fifth Annual National High School Vocal Competition

by A.A. Cristi — May 14, 2026

Schmidt Vocal Arts announced 58 teen singers advancing to the semifinals of its fifth annual National Vocal Competition, held in partnership with Sarasota Opera at the Sarasota Opera House in Florida.

10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE Opera Gets Canadian Premiere at Luminato Festival

by A.A. Cristi — April 7, 2026

Composer Rene Orth's award-winning opera 10 Days in a Madhouse will receive its Canadian premiere at the Luminato Festival, co-presented by Tapestry Opera and the Canadian Opera Company.

Mannes Opera Reveals 2025–2026 Season Led by Women Composers and Directors

by A.A. Cristi — September 19, 2025

Mannes Opera at The New School’s College of Performing Arts has announced its 2025–2026 season, a bold lineup that will spotlight women composers and directors across all productions.

Photos: THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens at New World Stages

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — June 3, 2025

RED BULL THEATER is presenting the Off-Broadway production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jesse Berger.

Pioneers Go East Collective Announces The 2025 OUT-FRONT! Festival

by A.A. Cristi — October 22, 2024

Pioneers Go East Collective revealed the lineup for the 2025 Out-FRONT! Festival, showcasing innovative performances and new works by emerging artists.

OPERA America Welcomes Six New Members to Its Board of Directors

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 11, 2022

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has welcomed a new class of six board members that includes creators, administrators, artist managers, and opera company trustees.

Opera Columbus' Cooper-Bing Competition Announces Finalists, Return To Live Audience

by Stephi Wild — April 21, 2022

Five outstanding young artists have been selected to participate in Opera Columbus' annual Cooper- Bing Competition.

Vocal Arts DC Presents Jamie Barton With Jake Heggie

by A.A. Cristi — March 24, 2022

On Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30pm, Vocal Arts DC presents mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton with composer—pianist Jake Heggie in concert at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.

Vocal Arts DC to Present Elena Villalón in Recital

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 17, 2022

On Tuesday, March 15, Vocal Arts DC will present soprano Elena Villalón in recital with pianist Kathleen Kelly.

VIDEOS: CCM's Streaming Series Continues With Spring Opera Gala Concerts

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2021

Originally broadcast on June 17 and 18, both concerts are now available for on-demand viewing.

VIDEO: CCM's Streaming Series Continues With Spring Opera Gala Concerts

by Stephi Wild — June 22, 2021

The concerts are now available for on-demand viewing.

OPERA America Awards IDEA Opera Grants to Support Two New Works by Composers and Librettists of Color

by A.A. Cristi — February 25, 2021

OPERA America has awarded the second cycle of IDEA Opera Grants (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) to composer/librettist Damon Davis for Ligeia Mare (No Space, No Time) and composer Liliya Ugay and librettist Sokunthary Svay for Chhlong Tonle (Crossing the River).