Praised by Classical Voice America for a “sparkling technique and…deity-defying dramatic force,” soprano Danielle Walker has garnered accolades for performances that range from Viennese operetta to the staples of the Italian canon including Verdi and Puccini.

As a full-time member of The Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Ms. Walker has amassed almost 1,000 performances of over 70 operas under the tutelage of the world’s greatest conductors and directors.

Prior to joining the chorus, Danielle had an active career as a soloist. As a favorite of Maestro Victor DeRenzi and Sarasota Opera, Ms. Walker was seen in productions of Jerusalem (Hélène), Die Fledermaus (Rosalinda), Un giorno di regno (Giulietta di Kelbar), Don Giovanni (Donna Elvira), and Carmen (Micaëla). Additional performances include her Carnegie Hall debut in Adriana Lecouvreur (Mlle Jouvenot) with the Opera Orchestra of New York conducted by Eve Queler, and La bohème (Mimì) with El Paso Opera.

Ms. Walker is a graduate of the prestigious Young Artist Program at the Los Angeles Opera and completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.

Met Debut: 2014

Hometown: Chesapeake, VA