With a voice as vast as the ocean, Beth Taylor has arrived

NPR | By Tom Huizenga

Published October 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM EDT

The up-and-coming Scottish mezzo-soprano's debut recital album is a compelling collection of songs about the sea.

Tom Huizenga

Tom Huizenga is a music producer for NPR Digital Media.

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