During her time as a Cafritz Young Artist with Washington National Opera, Ms. McKinley workshopped and premiered three new operas through the American Opera Initiative, and performed at the …

Jul 19, 2025 · Wolf Trap Opera fielded a strong group of young artists to meet the substantial dramatic demands of Carmelites’ principal roles, starting with Cecilia McKinley as Madame Croissy.

This summer, Ms. McKinley will be a Studio Artist with Wolf Trap Opera, singing the role of Mrs. Ott in Floyd’s Susannah. Ms. McKinley has also participated in the Institute for Young Dramatic Voices …

Noted for her “plush, glowing tones, and lyrical poise” (Arts & Culture Texas), contralto Cecelia McKinley returns to Wolf Trap Opera this season after singing with the company as a Studio Artist in 2022.

This summer, Ms. McKinley was a Studio Artist with the Wolf Trap Opera, singing the role of Mrs. Ott in Floyd's "Susannah." Ms. McKinley has also participated in the Institute for Young Dramatic Voices …

Cecelia is also an alumna of Dolora Zajick’s Institute for Young Dramatic Voices and the Wolf Trap Opera Studio Artist Program, where she sang the role of Mrs. Ott in Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah.

Jul 18, 2025 · Cecelia McKinley sings Madame de Croissy in Dialogues des Carmélites with Wolf Trap Opera

Cecelia received a Role Preparation Grant for a role she will debut at Wolf Trap this summer when she returns

37 likes, 3 comments - iydvzajick on March 10, 2025: "Huge congratulations to our IYDV alumna Cecelia McKinley (IYDV 2018-2021) and IYDV student Madison Kavanaugh (IYDV 2024) on their upcoming …

The intimate essence of the recital is celebrated during these limited-capacity, artist-curated evenings. Come early for dinner and stay for a bespoke musical journey crafted by the performers. Each not-to …