Mezzo-Soprano (lyric)
An American mezzo-soprano of commanding presence and interpretive depth, Kate Lindsey has emerged as one of the most sought-after interpreters of trouser roles and contemporary opera, with a particular gift for the psychological complexity of Baroque heroines.
Defining moments and milestones
From her 2005 Metropolitan Opera debut as Javotte in *Manon*, Kate Lindsey has built an international career distinguished by her interpretive sophistication in Mozart and Rossini trouser roles and her fearless embrace of contemporary opera. Her warm, agile lyric mezzo and commanding stage presence earned her house debuts at La Scala, Vienna State Opera, and Salzburg Festival, while her creation of the title role in Olga Neuwirth's *Orlando* at the Vienna State Opera in 2019 established her as a vital interpreter of new music. Today, she stands among the most accomplished mezzo-sopranos of her generation, equally at home in the classical repertoire and the avant-garde.
Created the title role of Olga Neuwirth's *Orlando* at the Vienna State Opera (2019)
Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington (Bachelor of Music with Distinction); Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Young Artist Development Program
Recordings featuring Kate Lindsey in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.