About Katy

 Kyungeun (Katy) Lee (Pohang, South Korea), soprano, is a second-year student in the Maryland Opera Studio, where she studies with Dr. Teri Bickham.

She is pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Maryland. Lee also holds a Master’s degree and a Professional Studies Diploma from the Mannes School of Music, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in voice from Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea. Her operatic repertoire includes Adele in Die Fledermaus, Papagena in Die Zauberflöte, Susanna (cover) in Le nozze di Figaro, and Endimione in La Calisto. She recently appeared with Opera Lafayette in Dido and Aeneas as a chorus member and cover for the First Witch.

Equally active in concert and competition, she has performed at venues including Carnegie Hall and the Sejong Arts Center, and has participated in major international competitions such as the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Lee was awarded Second Prize in the 37th Annual Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition.