Aubrey Odle, (mezzo-soprano), is known for her “luscious” sound and as a competitive up-and-coming vocalist. The 2022-23 season featured Aubrey in roles with Lyric Opera of Kansas City, including Flora (La traviata), Mercédès/Carmen cover (Carmen) and Mother (Amahl and the Night Visitors). She competed successfully this past year, winning 2nd place in the Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition, as well as 2nd place in the Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition with the National Opera Association (Marjorie Gordon Award). In summer 2023, Odle joins Des Moines Metro Opera, covering Judith in Bluebeard’s Castle, in addition to other performances. As a Resident Artist with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City in the 2021-22 season, Odle performed Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors and A Teacher in The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. Other operatic role experience includes La Zia Principessa (Suor Angelica), Zita (Gianni Schicchi), Gertrude (Roméo et Juliette), Dame Quickly (Falstaff), and others. She also has great interest in new opera and has sung leading roles in the US Premiere of Evan Fein’s City of Ashes, as well as the world premiere of Frank Pesci’s Royal Flush.

Debut Production : Rigoletto, 2023