Kathleen Deanna Battle (born August 13, 1948) is an American operatic soprano known for her distinctive vocal range and tone. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Battle initially became known for her work within the concert repertoire through performances with major orchestras during the early and mid-1970s. She made her opera debut in 1975. Battle expanded her repertoire into lyric soprano and coloratura soprano roles during the 1980s and early 1990s, until her eventual dismissal from the Metropolitan Opera in 1994. She later has focused on recording and the concert stage. After a 22-year absence from the Met, Battle performed a concert of spirituals at the Metropolitan Opera House in November 2016, and again in May 2024.
2023
2002
as Self - Lead Singer
2000
as Pamina
1991
as Herself
1991
as Adina
1990
as Herself
1990
1989
as soprano
1988
as Rosina
1988
as Zerbinetta
1987
as Zerlina
1987
as Self - Sopran
1987
as Self - Soprano
1985
1983
as Despina
1983
as Herself
1971
as Self