Caroline Kouma

Minnesota-based soprano Caroline Kouma is a vibrant, magnetic performer known for her dynamic stage presence and emotionally resonant storytelling. Equally compelling in opera and musical theatre, notable roles include Marguerite (Faust), Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte), Semele (Semele), and Stella Giovane (The Impresario), alongside musical theatre favorites such as Meg (Little Women) and Heidi ([title of show]). A passionate advocate for new music, she has premiered roles with Opera Omaha and Lyric Opera of the North and has appeared at soundSCAPE, Omaha Under the Radar, Bowling Green, and Toledo New Music festivals. A sought-after soloist, Caroline has been featured in major works such as Bach’s Magnificat, Poulenc’s Gloria, Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem, and Vivaldi’s Gloria. She has performed with numerous professional vocal ensembles such as sounding light (MI/NE), Internationales Vokalensemble (Berlin), and Borealis Chamber Artists and Central Minnesota Singers (MN). Recent performances include such masterpieces as Bach’s Mass in B Minor, Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles, Steve Reich’s Tehilim, and David Lang’s The Little Match Girl Passion. Caroline was a Nebraska district winner in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and took first-place prizes in Ohio NATS, BGSU Concerto Competition, and the Marjorie Conrad Art Song Competition. She has also been recognized as a finalist in several national and international competitions.

A teaching artist, Caroline is fiercely passionate about music education and outreach. She has performed with Little LOON for three seasons, bringing opera into elementary schools across Minnesota as Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance), Gretel (Hansel and Gretel), and Miss Addy (The Elixir of Love). Ms. Kouma serves on the voice faculty at the University of Minnesota Duluth and teaches private lessons at Encore Music Studios.

Whether on stage, in the studio, or in the classroom, Caroline is committed to creating meaningful and transformative artistic experiences. Upcoming projects include a program of music by women composers with Borealis Chamber Artists. More at carolinekouma.com.

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