Julia Kleiter

Julia Kleiter (born 5 May 1980) is a German operatic soprano and a concert singer. After her debut as Mozart's Pamina at the Opéra Bastille in Paris, she has appeared at major international opera houses, especially the Zurich Opera, and festivals, including the Salzburg Festival. She is also active as a concert singer, and has recorded Bach with Nikolaus Harnoncourt, among others.

Early life and education Kleiter was born in Limburg an der Lahn, and as a girl, she sang in the Mädchenkantorei (girls' chorale) at the Limburg Cathedral, later in the Cathedral Choir.

Recordings In 2014, Kleiter recorded the role of Emma in Schubert's opera Fierrabras, alongside Michael Schade in the title role with the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Ingo Metzmacher. In 2018, she recorded Bach's St John Passion and his Christmas Oratorio with the Bachchor Mainz, conducted by Ralf Otto.