Apr 21, 2026

Rebecca Schull's Master's Recital

"The program ranges from hilarious to lovely, to deeply nostalgic and touching." - Linnea Miner Mott

Apr 19, 2026

Vocal Performance Final Master's Recital

"Every piece I sing tells a story — I hope to take the audience on a journey full of emotion, charm, and beauty."
— Linnea Miner Mott

Apr 10, 2026

Così fan Tutte by W. A. Mozart

"If Così fan tutte is an experiment, Despina is the mad scientist laughing in the corner.

She’s clever, mischievous, and always one step ahead—pulling the strings, stirring the chaos, and having the time of her life while everyone else tries to figure out what’s going on." - Linnea Miner Mott

Apr 3, 2026

The Abduction from the Seraglio with Utah State University Opera

"I am ecstatic to prepare and perform the iconic role of Blonde. I look forward to bringing her wit, resilience, and dazzling coloratura to life in this vibrant and timeless opera." - Linnea Miner Mott

Feb 26, 2026

USU Concerto Competition Winners' Concert

“Being chosen as one of eight featured performers in this year’s concerto competition is truly special..." - Linnea Miner Mott

Feb 15, 2026

The Magic Flute with Lyrical Opera Theater

"It’s amazing that such a small role — just two arias and one brief ensemble — can be so influential. Mozart gave the most difficult and beautiful arias to the villain of the piece!"
— Tyson Vick, One Delightful Day

Feb 14, 2026

Missa in Angustiis "Lord Nelson's Mass" by Joseph Haydn with Conductor, Millie Camire

"Singing the soprano solo in the Lord Nelson Mass feels like lifting a prayer — delicate, radiant, and full of hope." — Linnea Miner Mott

Oct 19, 2025

Dona Nobis Pacem: A Concert of Peace with American Festival Chorus and Orchestra & Soloists

“You sounded like an angel pleading for peace.” -Audience Member
That simple, heartfelt comment from the audience captured exactly what I hoped to convey through Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem — a cry for peace and compassion shared through music.

May 4, 2025

Vocal Performance Master's Recital

The evening celebrates music that Linnea has personally chosen and deeply loves. As a coloratura soprano with a gift for storytelling and humor, Linnea infuses each piece with her unique charm and expressive artistry.

Apr 27, 2025

"Mass of the Children" by John Rutter with American Festival Chorus and Orchestra & Cache Children's Choir

Rutter combines the purity of youth with the depth of adult choral traditions, creating a work that speaks to the heart, celebrates the innocence of children, and reflects the solemnity of faith.

Apr 23, 2025

Beethoven's "Choral Fantasy" with the USU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs

This grand presentation unites the full orchestra, a choir of talented voices, and stunning soloists in a celebration of Beethoven’s genius.

Apr 11, 2025

USU Opera Double Bill

Ravel's "L'Enfant et les sortilèges" & Act 3 of Dvořàk's "Rusalka" will feature USU voice students, accompanied by Dr. Dallas Aksoy on piano

Jan 18, 2025

The Rape of Lucretia by Benjamin Britten - Role of Lucia

"Surprisingly, the best voice on the stage belongs to Linnea Miner Mott in the role of Lucia, Lucretia’s maid servant. Ms. Mott’s crystal clear soprano stands out even when singing frequent duets with Anna Leita Davis in the role of Lucretia’s nurse Bianca." -Charlie Schill, CacheValley Daily

Nov 2, 2024

One Nation - A Civil War Tribute Concert by Rob Gardner - Role of Caroline

"As we make our way in this foreign nation, join our hands with thee, God bless this land for me." -Alexander from One Nation

Nov 2, 2024

Laffont Competition - Utah District

Linnea Miner Mott feels ecstatic and humbled to have received the Audience Choice Award!

Aug 3, 2023

War Requiem by Benjamin Britten

Of his War Requiem, Benjamin Britten wrote, "I hope it'll make people think a bit."

Nov 17, 2022

The Tales of Hoffman by Jacques Offenbach - Role of Olympia

“As Olympia, Linnea Mott was simply unbelievable! Her robotic doll physicalization, combined with her glorious vocal traits...

- Dr. Isaac Hurtado, Director

Jan 28, 2022

La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini - Role of Musetta

“Linnea’s sweet, silvery soprano voice delighted the audience as she brought nuance to the sometimes one-dimensionally portrayed Musetta...."

- Dr. Melissa Heath, Associate Chair

Jul 30, 2021

Orpheus in the Underworld by Jacques Offenbach - Role of Eurydice

"Linnea Miner Mott was always believable, unimaginably energetic, and laugh-out-loud funny as Eurydice. I couldn't imagine the production without her."

- Dr. Anthony Buck, Director

Jan 23, 2021

Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti - Role of Lucia (Understudy)

"Lucia was the first leading operatic role Linnea was given to understudy. Her vocal stamina and technique were strengthened as she worked hard to learn the challenging role of Lucia...

- Janine Miner