AWARD-WINNING SOPRANO

BREE
NICHOLS

VOCALISM WITH PASSION

ABOUT BREE

Bree Nichols is a young American soprano praised for her “rich vocal disposition” (KlasikaPlus) and compelling stage presence. A Fulbright grantee to the Czech Republic in 2021–22, Bree is known for her sensitive interpretations of Czech vocal music as well as over a dozen operatic roles spanning a diverse repertoire. This season, she won 1st place in the Artist Division of the National Opera Association’s Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition. Her career has taken her to the stages of the North Czech Philharmonic, Opera Pilsen, Symphony of the Mountains, Capitol City Opera, Opera Roanoke, and more. READ MORE →

ABOUT BREE

Bree Nichols is the winner of the 2020 Presser Graduate Music Award in support of her research and performance in Czech vocal music.

PRESSER
AWARD WINNER

Bree Nichols is a 2021-22 Fulbright grantee to the Czech Republic, where she is reviving forgotten musical treasures through an anthology of Czech art songs and a recital series.

FULBRIGHT
GRANTEE

Bree Nichols is the founder and general director of Opera Arlington and is currently serving young artists on the faculty of NTX Vocal Arts Exchange.

INNOVATOR
IN COMMUNITY OPERA

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STREAM BREE’S DEBUT ALBUM NOW

Bree Nichols’ debut album, PURE MORNING, features the work of Czech composers Dvořák, Smetana, Janáček, and Foerster. It was recorded live with the North Czech Philharmonic under the direction of conductor Jiří Petrdlík. The album’s blend of well-known favorites and hidden gems makes it a whole-hearted celebration of Czech opera and art song.

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ALBUM

23/24

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

This season, Bree performs in a series of competitions, presents concerts and recitals in the U.S. and abroad, and records premiere albums of new works.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed 14 Jun
Recording Sessions: The Torment of Medea — Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra
Ostrava
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Jun 14, 10:00 AM GMT+2 – Jun 15, 10:00 AM GMT+2
Ostrava, Ostrava, Czechia
Bree Nichols records Richard E. Brown's monodrama for soprano and orchestra, The Torment of Medea.
Tue 27 Jun
A Celebration of American Music — Klasika u Wericha
Prague
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Jun 27, 7:00 PM GMT+2
Prague, Prague, Czechia
Sat 15 Apr
Fulbright Evening of Czech Music (Salon Concert)
Arlington
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Apr 15, 7:00 PM CDT – Apr 16, 8:30 PM CDT
Arlington
Opera Arlington and Fulbright Czech Republic proudly present an evening of Czech music with Isabel Keleti (piano) and Bree Nichols (soprano)—two Fulbright grantees who first joined forces last year in Prague and will reunite once again in Texas! Join us for this intimate salon recital.
Fri 14 Apr
Fulbright Evening of Czech Music at UNT
Denton
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Apr 14, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
Denton, 415 Avenue C, Denton, TX 76201, USA
The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, UNT College of Music, and Fulbright Czech Republic proudly present an evening of Czech music with Isabel Keleti (piano) and Bree Nichols (soprano)—two Fulbright grantees who first joined forces last year in Prague and will reunite once again in Texas.
Tue 11 Apr
Fulbright Evening of Czech Music
Lawrence
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Apr 11, 6:30 PM CDT – Apr 12, 9:00 PM CDT
Lawrence, 1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
A Fulbright Evening of Czech Music featuring musicians Isabel Keleti (piano), Bree Nichols (soprano) and Tomáš Jamník (cello). The trio first joined forces in 2022 in Prague and will reunite once again in Kansas (USA).
Mon 10 Apr
Fulbright Evening of Czech Music (Salon Concert)
Kansas City
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Apr 10, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
Kansas City
A Fulbright Evening of Czech Music featuring musicians Isabel Keleti (piano), Bree Nichols (soprano) and Tomáš Jamník (cello). The trio first joined forces in 2022 in Prague and will reunite once again in Kansas (USA).
Wed 15 Mar
Fielder Grant Competition Finals — WMMC
Austin
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Mar 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Austin, Austin, TX, USA
The Bonnie Cummins Fielder Grant for Career Advancement was established in 2005 and augmented in 2008 and 2013 to provide grants totaling $12,000 biennially to singers, ages 22 to 32, with promising vocal careers.
Sat 21 Jan
Winner, The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition — Arkansas District
Little Rock
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Jan 21, 7:00 PM CST
Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, USA
Bree Nichols was selected as one of two winners at the Arkansas District of the 2023 Laffont Competition. She will move on to compete in the Midwest Regionals.
Sun 08 Jan
1st Place Winner, Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition — National Opera Association
Houston
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Jan 08, 12:00 PM CST – Jan 09, 5:00 PM CST
Houston, Houston, TX, USA
Bree Nichols was awarded 1st place in the Artist Division of the National Opera Association's 2023 Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition, receiving the Todd Duncan Legacy Award.
Fri 09 Dec
O Night Divine: A Classical Christmas Celebration — Opera Arlington
Arlington
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Dec 09, 2022, 7:00 PM CST – Dec 10, 2022, 8:15 PM CST
Arlington, 4201 Little Rd, Arlington, TX 76016, USA
Ring in the holiday season with your loved ones at this festive concert celebration, savoring some of the richest classical Christmas repertoire of all time! Opera Arlington presents O Night Divine: A Classical Christmas Celebration, December 9th at 7:00pm at Tate Springs Baptist Church.