| Code | DS/UK/18272 |
| Name | Battle; Kathleen (13 August 1948); American soprano singer |
| Variations of Name | Kathleen Deanna Battle |
| Dates | 13 August 1948 |
| Gender | Female (cisgender) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Portsmouth, Ohio, United States (born) |
| Relationships | Daughter of Ollie Layne Battle and Grady Battle |
| Biography | Kathleen Battle is an American operatic soprano.
Battle initially became known for her work within the concert repertoire through performances with major orchestras during the early and mid-1970s. She made her opera debut in 1975. Battle expanded her repertoire into lyric soprano and coloratura soprano roles during the 1980s and early 1990s, until her eventual dismissal from the Metropolitan Opera in 1994. She later has focused on recording and the concert stage. After a 22-year absence from the Met, Battle performed a concert of spirituals at the Metropolitan Opera House in 2016. |