Emily Gibson, acclaimed as “a star equipped with a stellar soprano voice” by Broadway World, and praised for her “blooming high notes” by Opera Today is quickly becoming a sought-after soprano and soloist. Recently debuting the iconic role of Violetta in Verdi’s La traviata with Chandler Opera Company, Isola Jones, Mezzo-Soprano of the Metropolitan Opera declares, “Emily Gibson’s Violetta was stunning both vocally and dramatically. Her characterization was natural and unaffected from beginning to end. Brava!”

Ms. Gibson is a versatile singer also noted for having a “delightful tapestry of vocal color” by Broadway World. Local audiences rave “her voice is a pure work of art and acting will bring you to tears”. Ms. Gibson has also sung roles such as Mimì in La bohéme (Puccini); Tatyana in Eugene Onegin (Tchaikovsky); Marenka in The Bartered Bride (Smetana); Musetta in La bohème (Puccini); Giannetta in L’elisir d’amore (Donizetti); Micaëla and Frasquita in Carmen (Bizet), among others. Originally from Kansas City, Ms. Gibson has a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, and a Master’s degree in Opera Performance from Arizona State University. Emily is the Co-Founder of Valley Opera, formerly Chandler Opera Company, in which she founded with her husband Richard. They are proud to bring world-class opera to the community that is approachable for all. IG: @emilygibsonsoprano