For more than two decades the otherworldly vocals of Kaitlyn Lusk have transported audiences and garnered rave reviews across the globe. Since her debut at the age of 14, her powerhouse voice, extraordinary versatility, and musical depth have carved a career originating as the youngest guest artist ever to be featured with the Boston Pops. After performing as the featured vocalist in the symphony performance of the Lord of the Rings score, Kaitlyn performed the academy award-winning song “Into The West” as part of the Grammy Honors in New York City at Howard Shore’s request. Since then, she has continued across the world as part of Howard Shore’s The Lord of the Rings Live. as the highlighted voice in one of the most successful live-to-projection shows to date.
Recently reviewed as the ‘silver-tongued soloist’ after her July 2022 performance with The Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, her ‘transcendent aura’ has stolen the hearts of audiences.
Her voice has been featured alongside the finest orchestras in legendary concert halls such as Radio City Music Hall,
The Concertgebouw, Royal Albert Hall, the Maggio Musicale,, and the Sydney Opera House. As quoted in the LA Times: ‘Lusk’s pristine soprano cuts through the shimmering wash of the orchestra and chorus in a flawless, awe-inspiring performance. Her stylistic range is remarkable; during the end credits, her rich and grounded rendition of “May It Be” is newly ornamented with elaborate, yet seemingly effortless, turns.’
Furthering Kaitlyn’s global reputation as one of the most flexible artists in the industry, she has performed the music of Ennio Morricone, James Horner, and Hans Zimmer in ‘Gladiator Live’, ‘Western Music in Concert’ and ‘Titanic Live’: as well as her tour-de-force show FilmSong and Dreams Really Do Come True: an ode to the music of Judy Garland collaborating with Broadway producer Kim Scharnberg and some of the industries finest.
With a background in mixed pedagogy, her undeniable range and flexibility are multi-ethnic and genre-bending. A master of her craft and technique both on stage and in the recording studio, the testimony of her talent continues. She appears on multiple albums including “Lord of the Rings Symphony” released on BR Klassik, and “Western Music in Concert” all recorded live.
A proud Penn State alum: she spoke and performed as Berklee School of Music’s key-note Guest Artist for their annual Gala, and she continues to teach masterclasses advocating her passion for diverse vocal-centric implementation alongside the young and experienced musicians she performs with across the globe.