Catherine Malfitano

Catherine Malfitano (born 18 April 1948) is an American operatic soprano and opera director. Malfitano was born in New York City, the daughter of a ballet dancer mother, Maria Maslova, and a violinist father, Joseph Malfitano. She attended the High School of Music and Art and studied at the Frank Corsaro Studio and the Manhattan School of Music, graduating in 1971. Malfitano has championed the music of American composers, including Carlisle Floyd, William Bolcom, Conrad Susa and Thomas Pasatieri. She has sung over 70 roles throughout her career and continues to add more in her repertoire. She is currently a member of the voice faculty at Manhattan School of Music.

Catherine Malfitano is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (1998), Patrice Chéreau, Pascal Greggory, une autre solitude (1996), Great Performances (1971), Salome (1997), Madama Butterfly - The Met (1994), Salome (1990), Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary (1996), Attrazione D'Amore/Voyage to Cythera (1998). The recorded credits span 1971 to 2019, including 14 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.