American vocalist Katherine Goforth is the recipient of Washington National Opera’s inaugural True Voice Award for transgender and nonbinary singers. Praised for her “vocal beauty” (New York Times) and “thrilling tenor power” (Opera News), Goforth has established herself as an accomplished recital singer, showcasing her artistry in prestigious programs such as the Franz-Schubert-Institut, Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme, Heidelberger Frühling Liedakademie, and the Georg Solti Accademia.

Goforth will perform song selections by Berg, Eisler, Mahler, Schoenberg, and Weill.