Raised in Santa Barbara, California, New Zealand-American soprano Patricia Westley is known for performances that pair vocal elegance with fearless dramatic storytelling across opera, concert, and contemporary repertoire. Now based in Bern, Switzerland, she performs throughout Europe and North America.

Recent roles include Zdenka (Arabella), Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro), Gilda (Rigoletto), Konstanze (Die Entführung aus dem Serail), and Cassandra in the world premiere of Salvatore Sciarrino's L’Agamennone, where her gripping portrayal emerged as one of the production's most acclaimed performances.

Upcoming engagements include Zerlina in Don Giovanni, Giulietta in I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Musetta in La bohème, and her Seattle Symphony and National Symphony Orchestra debuts.

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