Kirsten Nordland
mezzo-soprano
Kirsten Nordland is a Cincinnati-based interdisciplinary artist who challenges traditional boundaries in classical music. Holding master's and undergraduate degrees in classical voice, Nordland is also trained in clown and improv comedy, which informs her approach as a classical vocalist.
In January 2024, she and composer Amalia Crevani presented the world premiere of “The Dark Place,” a piece set to Ursula K. Le Guin's poetry, at Minneapolis SongSLAM. Her 2023 master's recital at BGSU weaving together classical repertoire with her illustrations in an online zine.
Nordland’s diverse stage experience include favorite opera roles as Nerone in L'incoronazione di Poppea, Stewardess in Flight, & Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing. Most recently, Nordland performed in recital for the Art Song Preservation Society of New York, hosted by the Manhattan School of Music, and has joined ProArteOHIO Ensemble. Nordland is a current student of Margaret Lattimore.
Photo: Clare Siebert Photography
June -14th 2025
American and French Art Song Recital— Art Song Preservation Society of New York
hosted by the Manhattan School of Music
“Kirsten Nordland (a resident of Ohio, sample credential the Trentino, Italy, Music Festival). [Nordland and Monteith's] voices are mesmerizing, both individually and in unison, such as Hero and Ursula in a duet, and Beatrice joining them later for a trio.” — Shakespeareances
Blooming Self Portrait, 2021.
“Environments that include people of all backgrounds help communities flourish and allow collaboration to be at the forefront, in any field.”
Flight, NUOVA Vocal Arts, July 2023.
Photo: Nancy Price Photography