Upcoming Events
Une Soirée d’Opéra: de Haendel à Messiaen
Kathryn Riopel (soprano) and Ying Zhang (piano) perform in a recital in Montreal, QC on March 27, 2026. The program features arias and art songs by composers Handel, Mozart, Rossini, Poulenc, Berg, and Messiaen.
The Gondoliers
Kathryn performs as Casilda in The Gondoliers with The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Chicago.
Performance Dates:
Friday, March 6 at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 7 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 8 at 2:00pm
Gloria in Excelsis Deo: A Christmas Concert
Kathryn performs as alto section leader and soprano soloist with the Ascension of Our Lord Choir in their annual Christmas concert. In addition to features in choral works, she performs “Rejoice O Greatly” from Handel’s Messiah.
JÉHANNE
Kathryn performs the title role in the world premiere of Colin Doroschuk’s JÉHANNE with Opera Quest at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.
Opera Birmingham Competition
Kathryn is a finalist in the 2025 Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition.
The Sapphic Passion
Kathryn performs as Aphrodite in a new Passion Oratorio, using the fragmented poetry of Sappho to create a narrative celebrating queer love and joy, for three choirs, four soloists, string quartet, organ, and electronics.
O Come Emmanuel: Music for Advent and Christmas
Kathryn performs as alto section leader and soloist with the Ascension of Our Lord Choir in their annual Christmas concert. In addition to features in choral works, she performs “O Thou That Tellest” from Handel’s Messiah.
Brother 12: The Rock Opera
Kathryn performs the role of Madame Z in the album recording and live performance of Brother 12: The Rock Opera.
Ave Maria: A Mother's Day Concert
Kathryn performs as alto section leader and soprano soloist with the Ascension of Our Lord Choir for their Mother’s Day Concert.
Semele - Opéra McGill
Kathryn performs the title role in Handel’s Semele with the Opéra McGill.
Semele - Opéra McGill
Kathryn performs the title role in Handel’s Semele with the Opéra McGill.
Statuesque - A Master’s Recital
Kathryn presents her Master’s Recital alongside pianist Kerry Agnew, featuring works by Stephen Sondheim, Ben Moore, Jake Heggie and William Bolcom.