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.

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.

Kathryn performs the title role in the world premiere of Colin Doroschuk’s JÉHANNE with Opera Quest at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Kathryn is a finalist in the 2025 Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition.

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.

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.

Kathryn performs the role of Madame Z in the album recording and live performance of Brother 12: The Rock Opera.

Kathryn performs as alto section leader and soprano soloist with the Ascension of Our Lord Choir for their Mother’s Day Concert.

Kathryn performs the title role in Handel’s Semele with the Opéra McGill.

Kathryn performs the title role in Handel’s Semele with the Opéra McGill.

Kathryn presents her Master’s Recital alongside pianist Kerry Agnew, featuring works by Stephen Sondheim, Ben Moore, Jake Heggie and William Bolcom.