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Jamie Barton
@jbartonmezzo.bsky.social
Proudly queer opera singer into drag queens, bluegrass, social justice, equality, and cats – especially her own, River! 😻
The airport bar next to my gate is playing early 2000’s pop, and my god what a throwback! (In related news, I miss Ke$ha)
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Jamie Barton DESTROYS La Zia Principessa!

This is a role I WISH I could sing.

What a shame this is the only great mezzo role Puccini wrote.

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"Il Principe Gualtiero...Nel silenzio" from Puccini's Suor Angelica | Jamie Barton at HGO
YouTube video by Houston Grand Opera
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November 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
My toddler niece suggested tonight that maybe she and her parents come over to my place for a spend the night party, and in related news, I’m pretty sure this is the best feeling and auntie could have! 🥹🥲
a cartoon character says " my heart explodes with joy " in a snowy scene
ALT: a cartoon character says " my heart explodes with joy " in a snowy scene
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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
My Mom just told me that her chiropractor’s name is… wait for it…….. (and I’m not even kidding…….)…

Dr. McCrackin. 🤣
November 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I decided to rewatch the first Twilight movie tonight, and I have thoughts…

1. One of the weirdest things about rewatching this movie is remembering that there was a time where we all thought Kristen Stewart was straight

2. Kristen & Robert sure do have the awkward teenage conversation making down
November 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our gleeful, gorgeous, grounded, gutsy, gay-gasping, galaxy-gazing glamazon!! ✨

@jbartonmezzo.bsky.social
📸 Stacey Bode
October 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Just experienced an earthquake at nearly 3am… this east coast girl and her cat are still on high alert! (And totally fine!)
September 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
“Hey Sister!” Can’t get to San Francisco? Don’t miss the Dead Man Walking livestream this Saturday, Sept 20, at 7:30pm Pacific.

Tickets are $25 and include a 48-hour on-demand period September 21-23.

🎟️ Tickets and details: sfopera.com/digital/livestream

📸 Cory Weaver / @sfopera.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I’m up late studying the next project, and I just need to say right here that imma neeeeeed some director at some point to stage the Suor Angelica/Principessa scene like a telenovela:
September 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
There are so many reasons I am ridiculously excited for the starter rehearsals for Dead Man Walking over here in San Francisco, but it’s also undeniable that I just got thoroughly giddy at thinking about how beautifully my hair behaves in the Bay Area climate. 🤣
August 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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I don’t usually talk like this, but “abolish ICE” should be the centrist position. Even if you are anti-immigration, this agency is an international embarrassment and a money pit.
July 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I called my House Rep (Nikema Williams) today to voice my dissent against the budgetary bill that the Senate just pushed to the House/my support for her fighting the good fight on our behalf, and the person answering the phone was just so kind, and seemed so glad to hear from me.

Call your reps! 🙏🏻
July 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Just sat behind some of the band members from Widespread Panic on a flight, and they were so delightfully normal and chill. It was so lovely to hear legendary rock stars be so kind and generous with everyone who thanked them for their music. 😊
July 1, 2025 at 2:40 AM
We all deserve better than clickbait – especially when we’re trying to tell stories that actually matter. 💜
June 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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In the latest TMDTA podcast Hattie and Becca chat with @jbartonmezzo.bsky.social about her experiences as a queer woman in America and discovering her ADHD. She also shares powerful insights into body positivity, her approach to music and the importance of using her platform. Link in our bio.
June 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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When your cat's a master of disguise.
June 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This July 4th, I’ll be celebrating a flag I can support wholeheartedly – join us at the Barbican for Classical Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

P.S. To get in the mood, check out some of the classically queer rep in this video, including the opera character I’m *convinced* is a pansexual icon.

jamiebartonmezzo.com/cptix
June 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
When ForScore deletes all the score study work I did for no reason 😭😭😭
June 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Y’all, this Aida with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is gonna be 🔥!! We had our first sing through last night, and the goose bumps were BUMPIN!! Cast list and info here: my.bsomusic.org/overview/18941
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June 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It’s official… I’m at the “my kingdom for a plate full of roasted veggies made in my own kitchen“ place in my travels…
May 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The Dream of Gerontius last night at Cologne was wonderful, the amazing @jbartonmezzo.bsky.social a touching Angel, John Findon as replacement for Allan Clayton a great Gerontius and @derekwelton.bsky.social fabulous 👏
May 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
3:30am airport transfer after a concert + 2 flights = 1 tired girl 🥱😴😴 BUT… Birmingham UK, gird thy loins for I am about to get to youuuuu
May 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Tune in tomorrow for the live stream of our Dream of Gerontius with the WDR Sinfonieorchester and WDR Rundfunkchor, along with tenor John Findon, bass baritone
Derek Welton, and yours truly 😇... 8pm CEST (or 2pm EST for those in the US!)

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LIVE: Himmel und Hölle - The Dream of Gerontius | WDR Sinfonieorchester | WDR Rundfunkchor
YouTube video by ARD Klassik
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May 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
My recital at Wigmore this next week = come for the Duparc and Disney songs, and leave emotionally/molecularly changed by the Melissa Dunphy set. (No joke, half of the task of preparing this set is just feeling my emotions through it…the text is just so beautiful, and Melissa set it so perfectly!)
May 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Have I shared this with y’all? Apple Classical asked me to curate a playlist a while back, and I went with the stuff I like to listen to… Classic(al) rock! 🤘🏻😝🤘🏻

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Jamie Barton : Classic(al) Rock on Apple Music
Playlist · 19 Songs
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April 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM