Kitty Whately

Mezzo-soprano Kitty Whately | Contemporary Opera Specialist | Champion of Women Composers

UK-based mezzo-soprano specializing in contemporary opera, art song, & forgotten repertoire by women composers. Co-founder of SWAP’ra, a charity challenging gender imbalance & outdated attitudes toward parenthood in opera, & creating pathways for women and parents to succeed at every stage of their careers.

🎵 RECENT DISCOGRAPHY:
• The Complete Works of Rebecca Clarke (2025)
• Horizons: French Mélodies (2025)
• Befreit film (available on YouTube)

🎭SPECIALIZATIONS:
Contemporary opera | Art song | Orchestral song | Oratorio
Championing composers: Rebecca Clarke, Lili Boulanger, & other forgotten women composers

👩‍🏫 EDUCATOR & MENTOR:
Practical career strategies for emerging & post natal singers | Recording process insights | Programming guidance | Industry advocacy for parents and caregivers in opera

Mother of two | Advocate for inclusive working practices in classical music