About Kristina Costello, Soprano
Florida-based soprano Kristina Costello combines a resonant tone and effortless upper register with a compelling stage presence. Her repertoire spans opera, oratorio, art song, musical theatre, contemporary, and sacred music, with performances ranging from leading roles on the operatic stage to concert, community, and private engagements.
She has premiered multiple leading roles in contemporary operas in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her performance highlights include competing in the Laffont Competition and receiving the Michael Mayes Award at the 2020 Utah Vocal Arts Academy Death by Aria Competition.
Her operatic roles include Romilda (Serse), Almirena (Rinaldo), Flora (The Turn of the Screw), Madame Goldentrill (The Impresario), Zémire (Zémire et Azor), and Dater #38 (Speed Dating Tonight!). She has also performed scenes as Constance (Dialogues des Carmélites) and Despina (Così fan tutte).
As a concert soloist, Kristina has performed Orff’s Carmina Burana at Jordan Hall and Kresge Theatre, Handel’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise, and Rutter’s Mass of the Children. She is also an in-demand cantor throughout the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches and performs as a member of the professional octet at Lost Tree Chapel.
Kristina has worked with composers including Michael Ching, Libby Larsen, and John Musto. She has participated in training programs including Lucca Bel Canto Institute, Chicago Summer Opera, Savannah Voice Festival, SongFest, and the Utah Vocal Arts Academy.
She also performs contemporary and crossover repertoire in a variety of settings, ranging from community events and street festivals to private engagements, accompanying herself on piano, guitar, and ukulele.
Kristina holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. She was selected as the sole soloist for her undergraduate commencement ceremony. She is also the founder of Kristina Costello Music Studio, where she teaches voice, piano, guitar, and ukulele.
