Lyric soprano Kathleen Echols joins Camarata Bardi Vocal Academy and Teatro Grattacielo for a third season as Suzel in L’amico Fritz. Previously, Ms. Echols appeared as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni and covered the role of Ruth Atkins in the world premiere of Flagello’s Beyond the Horizon.

Recent engagements include a double-bill as Nedda in I Pagliacci and Zemfira in Aleko (Pacific Lyric Association), and two beloved role reprisals as Donna Elvira (Off-Brand Opera) and Nedda (Opera Vermont). With Opera Vermont, Kathleen originated the role of Nancy Clutter in the world premiere of Truman and Nancy, where she was praised for “gorgeously delivering Zeffiro’s soaring vocal lines as well as a delicate tenderness.” (Jim Lowe, The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus)