Katy Thomson in a sculptural black draped outfit, looking to the right

Katy Thomson

Soprano | Vocal Coach | Performance Coach

Scottish soprano

About Katy

Award-winning Scottish soprano, vocal coach and performance coach.

From the intimacy of a song recital to the imaginative world of opera, Katy brings curiosity, warmth and a love of storytelling to her work.

A graduate of Durham University and the Royal College of Music, Katy’s work embraces opera, song, new music and creative collaboration.

More about Katy
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In the press

“a graceful, wise and moving Marschallin”
Neil Fisher, 2021Der Rosenkavalier · Garsington Opera
“brought vivid character and a sense of meaning to all the varied styles”
Robert Hugill · Planet Hugill, 2025Katy Thomson & Rustam Khanmurzin · Oxford Song
“Thomson’s delicious Soprano”
Will Quinn · The QR, 2023Scottish Opera, Opera Highlights 2023
KATY'S DIARY

Coming up

The full diary

Song Sofa

PerformanceWith Christoph Prégardien and Sholto Kynoch.

Holywell Music Room, Oxford13:00

Celebrating 25 Years of Oxford Song

PerformanceSoprano in Debussy’s La Damoiselle élue, in the Festival’s anniversary closing concert.

The Olivier Hall, St Edward’s School, Oxford19:15

Sea Pictures · Durham Singers

PerformanceSoprano solos in Meg Blane and Rebecca Clarke songs with pianist Ana Manastireanu.

St Oswald’s Church, Durham19:30

Vocal workshop

WorkshopVocal workshop.

Durham

Workshop Day

WorkshopVocal workshop day.

Pangbourne College

Strauss · Vier Letzte Lieder

PerformanceWith Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra. Further information to follow.

Fairfield Halls
Coaching

Vocal & performance coaching

Singing and performing are deeply human things. Katy’s thoughtful, holistic coaching creates space to explore, build confidence and discover what works for you.

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Vocal coaching

Explore your voice, develop your technique and reconnect with the joy of singing. For individuals, choirs and communities.

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Performance coaching

Develop confidence and practical strategies for performing under pressure. For performers, individuals and teams.