Valérie MacCarthy

Praised for her vivid portrayals as well as for her expressive voice, Franco-American soprano Val&eacuterie MacCarthy has found success and critical acclaim in a wide range of genres, from Verismo opera to contemporary works. Her recent performances include Alice Ford in Verdi’s Falstaff with Opera Eclaté at the Saint Céré Festival and on tour in France, Missia Palmieri in The Merry Widow with Opera de Rennes and Magda Sorel in Menotti’s The Consul at the Théâtre de l’Athénée in Paris as well as the Théâtre Roger Barat in Herblay, France.  Prior to that, Ms. MacCarthy made her Théâtre du Châtelet debut when she stepped in at the last minute to sing the role of Mrs. Maurrant in Kurt Weill's Street Scene. Other operatic appearances include performances with Florentine Opera, Connecticut G