Katia Kim is an American dramatic soprano of Russian origin whose voice and artistry span continents and centuries of repertoire. Known for the power and emotional depth of her performances, she brings to life the great heroines of opera with a rare combination of vocal strength, lyrical sensitivity, and commanding stage presence.

Katia began her vocal studies at the Samara State Academy of Culture and Arts in Russia, where she also performed as a soloist with the Samara Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestra of Folk Instruments, and the Ensemble of Early Music. Early engagements at the Samara State Opera and Ballet Theater gave her stage experience both in the chorus and as a soloist for the company’s outreach program.

Her international debut came in 2008 when she was invited to perform the soprano solo in Haydn’s Die Schöpfung with the orchestra and chorus of Martinskirche in Sindelfingen, Germany, to glowing reviews. That same year, she moved to the United States to pursue a Master’s Degree in Voice Performance at Texas Christian University. There, she sang Pamina (Die Zauberflöte), Queen Erisbe (L’Ormindo), and was named a winner of the TCU Concerto Competition. She also placed in NATS and the Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Auditions and participated in a masterclass with the legendary mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne.

Further graduate work at Temple University’s Opera Program in Philadelphia brought her into roles such as Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte), Concepción (L’heure espagnole), and soprano soloist in Verdi’s Requiem. She studied in a masterclass with tenor Matthew Polenzani and won Temple’s Concerto Competition. Following this, she reprised the role of Fiordiligi with the Martina Arroyo Foundation’s Prelude to Performance program in New York City under the baton of Maestro Steven White.

Katia’s career has since taken her across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Notable performances include Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), Mařenka (The Bartered Bride), and Tatiana (Eugene Onegin) with the North Czech Philharmonic as part of the Beethoven Festival—where she received the prestigious Beethoven Award. She also appeared in the world premiere of Paul Robesonby Adolphus Hailstork with Trilogy: An Opera Company in Newark, NJ, and performed the soprano solo in Verdi’s Requiem at the iconic Crystal Cathedral in California.
She then spent a year in Lithuania, performing at the Kaunas State Musical Theatre in a New Year’s Gala and Spanish Zarzuela program, and took part in the summer festival Land of Disobedient as a featured soloist in an international ensemble in Nida.

Katia performs in a diverse array of languages—including Russian, Italian, German, Czech, Korean, Lithuanian, and English—bringing cultural richness and versatility to her repertoire. In addition to her signature roles, she is recognized for her versatility in the operatic canon and contemporary works alike.

Katia recently toured with environmental-themed recital programs alongside pianist Mikhail Berestnev and the Emerge Coalition. She then performed with the Chopin Society of Texas, followed by her debut in the title role of Rusalka with Opera Arlington. Subsequent highlights include soprano solo appearances in Britten’s War Requiem with the Yale Symphony Orchestra and Verdi’s Requiemwith the Fairbanks Symphony in Alaska. The season’s pinnacle was her Italian debut as Leonora in Il Trovatore in Orvieto. These landmark roles and performances define Katia’s dynamic and vibrant recent season.

She has been a finalist in the Lois Alba Competition and won second prize at the NOA Dominic Argento and Carolyn Bailey Competition. Recent appearances also include performances with the Biola University Symphony Orchestra and a masterclass with acclaimed opera coach John Fisher in New York City.

Katia’s upcoming season will see her return to the stage as Nedda in Pagliacci with Amarillo Opera, continuing to enchant audiences with her powerful voice and heartfelt artistry.

Ms. Kim is represented by Kathy Olsen of Encompass Arts.