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DIE
FLEDERMAUS

Wilmington Concert Opera /
September, 2024

Kirsten returns to Wilmington Concert Opera in one her signature roles as Rosalinde in Johann Strauss II's hilarious masterpiece, "Die Fledermaus."

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CARMINA BURANA

Toledo Choral Society / June 2024

Kirsten returns to Toledo Choral Society as the soprano soloist for Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana." 

CHORUS AMERICA CONFERENCE

The Trey Clegg Singers / June 2024

The Trey Clegg Singers will perform Kirsten's composition "Mvskokvlke, Este'Cate" as part of their concert for the Chorus America Conference. 

VICTOR HERBERT 100

Comic Opera Guild / May 2024 

Kirsten will return to Comic Opera Guild in Ann Arbor, Michigan to perform as a soloist for a concert honoring operetta composer Victor Herbert on the 100th anniversary of his death.

WE ARE STILL HERE: A NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNEY 

The Trey Clegg Singers / May 2024 

The Trey Clegg Singers will perform the World Premiere of Kirsten's commissioned composition for eight part A Capella choir, "Mvskokvlke, Este'Cate: We are Still Here."

VOICES OF HOME GALA

Wilmington Concert Opera / May 2024

Kirsten will return to Wilmington Concert Opera as a soloist for the Voices of Home Gala, featuring works based on the heritages of the individual performers. 

REQUIEM FOR THE LIVING

Firelands Symphony Orchestra Chorale / April 2024

Kirsten will return to Fireland Symphony Orchestra Chorale as Artist in Residence and Soprano Soloist for Dan Forrest's "Requiem for the Living," along with other repertoire. 

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MALONE UNIVERSITY

Malone University / March 2024

Kirsten will sing and teach a master class with students of Malone University in Canton, Ohio. 

VIVE LA FRANCE

Firelands Symphony Orchestra / March 2024

Kirsten will make her debut with the full Firelands Symphony Orchestra as the soprano soloist for the Poulenc "Gloria" on their "Vive La France" 

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INSPIRATION OF THE MUSES

New Music Chicago / February 2024

Flutist Rose Bishop and Pianist Dr. Abbie Brewer will play the world premiere of Kirsten's newly commissioned work "Inspiration of the Muses" in recital with New Music Chicago. Kirsten will also be singing on this concert of all living women composers. 

MESSIAH

The Toledo Choral Society / December 2023

Kirsten will return as the soprano soloist in Handel's "Messiah" for the third year in a row with The Toledo Choral Society. 

SONGS OF THANKSGIVING

Firelands Symphony Orchestra / November, 2023

Kirsten will make her Firelands Symphony Debut as soloist and artist in residence for "Songs of Thanksgiving." Repertoire will include the world premiere of "Prayer of Peace" by Matthew Kennedy. 

GIRONDINES

 

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HÄNSEL UND GRETEL

Wilmington Concert Opera / November 2023

Kirsten returns to Wilmington Concert Opera as the Witch in this German language version of the Engelbert Humperdinck opera "Hänsel und Gretel." 

Mission Opera /October 2023

Kirsten will reprise her role of Charlotte Corday, as well as stage direct and choreograph, this first fully-staged and West Coast Premiere of feminist opera "Girondines." "Girondines" is created by Kirsten C. Kunkle (librettist) and Sarah Van Sciver (composer). 

FIRELANDS SYMPHONY RETREAT

Firelands Symphony Orchestra Chorale / September 2023

Kirsten will present master classes to the Firelands Symphony Orchestra Chorale as part of her Artist Residency with Firelands Symphony. 

CHICAGO CURRENTS: 
CELEBRATING CHICAGO'S WATERWAYS
 

Chicago Fringe Opera / March 2023

Kirsten will make her Chicago Fringe Opera debut performing her monodrama/scena commission "Witch of November in the White City," along with Posey songs, and ensembles. 

YELLOWSTONE REVEALED

Mountain Time Arts / August 2022

Kirsten will be a featured commissioned composer, poet, and soloist in the 150th Anniversary celebration of Yellowstone National Park. 

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