Biography
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, mezzo-soprano Karen Albert frequently appears as a soloist with orchestras, concert series, and ensembles throughout the region. Recent performance highlights include Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Handel’s Messiah, Elgar’s Sea Pictures, Mozart’s Requiem, Libbie Larsen’s Raspberry Island Dreaming, as well as various Bach cantatas and oratorios. Karen is also a member of Grand Rapids’ premier professional choral ensembles, Vox GR. Later in the 2025-26 season, Karen will present a recital of works by Gustav and Alma Mahler for the Music at Midday concert series at First Park Congregational Church in Grand Rapids. In addition to her work as a soloist and choral singer, Karen is also the Director of Music at Parkwood Presbyterian Church in Jenison, MI, and teaches voice at ÃÛÌÒapp.