American mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman is a multifaceted performer, renowned for her magnetic stage presence and “rich, burning tone.” *Opera News* praised her, writing, “Her appearance, deportment and voice, which was stirring across the register, glided effortlessly through the music with notable tonal sheen.” In the 2024–2025 season, Kate sang the role of Federica in Washington Concert Opera’s highly acclaimed production of Verdi’s *Luisa Miller*. 

This season, Kate returns to Maryland Opera to sing Suzuki in Puccini’s *Madame Butterfly* and makes her debuts with the Orlando Philharmonic in Beethoven’s *Symphony No. 9*, the Greenville Symphony singing Aaron Copland’s *Old American Songs*, and the Helena Symphony in Beethoven’s *Missa Solemnis*. Future engagements include her debut as Santuzza in *Cavalleria Rusticana* with Opera Hong Kong and Fenena in *Nabucco* with Florida Grand Opera. Kate has also performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and Tanglewood.