DRAMATIC Mezzo-Soprano

Kimberly Gratland James is a unique mezzo-soprano known for her distinct timbre, heroic power, and dramatic prowess. Kimberly enjoys performing a wide variety of operatic, symphonic, and chamber works from J.S. Bach to Wagner and R.I. Gordon. Most recently, she performed the role of Cecelia in Fowler & Flack's hilarious opera, Behold the Man, and Herodias in Salome. Her symphonic work this past year has included Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, Hayden's Lord Nelson Mass, Beethoven 9, & Handel's Judas Maccabeus. Additional representative repertoire includes the Verdi Requiem, Mahler's 2nd & 8th Symphonies, the roles of Fricka, Erda, Waltraute, Principessa, & Azucena as well as 21st-century operatic and chamber music.