Mezzo-soprano Kimball Wheeler made her 1982 New York Philharmonic debut under the direction of Zubin Mehta, marking the start of an international career that includes world-premiere performances at the Rome Opera and Teatro La Fenice, as well as performances with major orchestras and opera companies internationally. Her repertoire ranges from Monteverdi to Berio, Lees, and Zaimont, and she collaborates frequently with composers, appearing in film, television, and recordings. Winner of the Liederkranz Award for Wagnerian singers and the Pro Musica Award, she has appeared at major halls throughout the United States and at many European festivals.