Kate Jackman

American mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman is a multifaceted performer, renowned for her magnetic stage presence and “rich, burning tone.”

In the 2023-2024 season, Kate made her company debuts with Washington Concert Opera in the highly acclaimed production of Rossini’s Ermione and Opera Carolina’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci double bill. She also returned to Helena Symphony to perform in Sweeney Todd, and was featured as a soloist in Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s Mass in B Minor, and Elgar’s The Light of Life with several orchestras and ensembles.

In other seasons, Kate has proven “winningly wily and dauntless” in repertoire ranging from the Baroque to new works and several premieres. Her roles include Bradamante in Alcina with Fargo-Moorhead Opera, Maddalena in Rigoletto and with Maryland Opera, Prince Orlofsky in several productions of Die Fledermaus, and the lead role of Jennie the Terrier in Oliver Knussen’s Higglety Pigglety Pop! at the Tanglewood Festival of Contemporary Music. Kate has also premiered several roles in operas by Michael Ching, Robert Paterson, Douglas Buchanan, and Joshua Bornfield.

In addition to her roles, Kate is a prolific concert soloist and recitalist. She has performed Handel’s Messiah dozens of times, including performances at The Kennedy Center, Helena Symphony, and The Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C.. She has also presented recitals at some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and Seiji Ozawa Hall at The Tanglewood Music Center.

This season, Kate will make her company debut with Opera Orlando in their upcoming production of Massenet’s Cendrillon, and will return to Penn Square Opera to star in their production of The Medium.