ALEXIA  MATE 

Alexia Mate is a Greek-American coloratura soprano and dual U.S.-EU citizen. Her recent engagements include Giannetta in L’Elisir d’Amore and Suor Genovieffa in Suor Angelica with Valley Opera Company, Frasquita in Carmen with Chandler Opera Company, and a solo appearance with Arizona Opera. She has also performed as a soloist with the New York Chamber Music Festival and in concert repertoire including Fauré’s Requiem and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Her partial-role work includes Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier in the Metropolitan Opera Guild Master Class Series.

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Alexia has received recognition in numerous national and international competitions, most recently receiving an Encouragement Award in the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and an Honorable Mention in the 2026 FGO Young Patroness of the Arts Competition. Previous distinctions include finalist placements in the International McCammon Voice Competition, John Alexander National Vocal Competition, Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition, and National Opera Association Vocal Competition, as well as Third Place in the American Vocal Arts International Collegiate Singing Championship, International Semi-Finalist in the James Toland Vocal Arts Competition, and Grant Prize Winner in the Gerda Lissner Song/Lieder Competition.

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She holds a Master of Music in Voice from the Mannes School of Music at The New School and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. Her additional training includes SongFest as a Professional Fellow, Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, International Vocal Arts Institute, Redwoods Opera Workshop, and Savannah Voice Experience Festival. She currently studies with Jon Fredric West and has previously worked with Beth Roberts and Maria Spacagna.

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In addition to her work as a soprano, Alexia is a classically trained violinist with 17 years of experience and concertmaster experience.