American soprano Meghan Kasanders has captivated audiences with her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. A 2019 Grand Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Ms. Kasanders wascelebrated by the New York Times as “a soprano who brought a gleaming sound and ample carrying power” to her performances, offering the competition an “authentically Wagnerian sound.” Praised by The Wall Street Journal for her “opulent soprano,” she has performed with esteemed companies such as The Dallas Opera, Opera Theatre Saint Louis, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, and more. Meghan has also graced stages at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, Staatsoper Hannover, and Nürnberger Symphoniker, establishing herself as a versatile performer both in the U.S. and Europe. A graduate of Simpson College, Rice University, and The Juilliard School, Meghan’s passion for storytelling continues to push boundaries in both operatic and concert settings.