Hailed for her “gorgeous and distinctive instrument” and “considerable presence,” mezzo-soprano Rehanna Thelwell is quickly becoming known for her magnetic performances and expressive vocal power in a wide variety of repertoire. With focuses on classical and modern works, Ms. Thelwell has helped create roles such as Angela Rose in The Listener's, Julia in Two Corners, and the many characters in Opera Philadelphia's Complications in Sue. The 2025-2026 season saw Ms. Thelwell’s return to both Opera Philadelphia for Complications in Sue and Atlanta Opera as Sarah in a workshop of Steele Roots (Ragland/Sahin). In the upcoming 2026-2027 season, Ms. Thelwell will make her Belgian Debut at La Monnaie for their presentation of Roméo et Juliette and join the Madison Symphony Orchestra for the world premiere of Scott Gendel's Spacious Skies.