Ashley Knight is passionately devoted to dusting the cobwebs off the operatic art form and making it compelling and magical to the opera lover and the uninitiated alike. Supported by highly imaginative visual elements, skilled acting, and a taste for the unexpected, she is creating a world of great beauty and surprising depth.

A classically trained lyric coloratura soprano, Ashley’s favorite opera roles range from the fireworks of Mozart’s famous Queen of the Night and Handel’s heroines to the challenging 20th century repertoire of Ravel and Britten. Equally at home outside the classical realm, her astute musicality and riveting stage presence have intrigued audiences in wildly different and often unexpected contexts.

Her commitment to developing the highest level of musical artistry and technical discipline, combined with a love of vivid performance spectacle have created the beginning of a unique and exciting career, both inside the Opera House and beyond...