Kristina Costello is a Florida-based soprano from New York, known for her resonant voice and effortless high notes. She performs a wide repertoire, including classical, oratorio, contemporary, musical theater, and sacred works. Kristina is a highly sought-after paid cantor throughout South Florida, as well as a concert soloist and versatile freelance artist. From intimate solo recitals, operas, and community favorites like the Martin County Fair to weddings, private events, and outreach programs, her vibrant performances leave a lasting impression. Most recently, she was the soprano soloist in Rutter's Mass of the Children with the Treasure Coast Community Singers. 

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Kristina has brought new characters and compositions to life by premiering multiple roles in contemporary operas in Pittsburgh and competed in has competed in distinguished competitions such as the Laffont Competition, NATS, and the Worldvision Opera Contest. She won the Michael Mayes Award at the 2020 Death by Aria Competition.

 

Her notable operatic roles include Romilda (Serse), Almirena (Rinaldo), Flora (The Turn of the Screw), Madame Goldentrill (The Impresario), Zémire ( Zémire et Azor),Constance (Dialogues Des Carmélites) and Despina (Così fan Tutte). She also performed as the soprano soloist in Carmina Burana (Jordan Hall, Kresge Theatre) and Mass of the Children (TCCS). 

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A passionate collaborator, Kristina has worked with composers such as Michael Ching, Libby Larsen, and John Musto. She has participated in programs like the Savannah Voice Festival, SongFest, Chicago Summer Opera, and the Utah Vocal Arts Academy. She was honored to perform Lascia ch’io pianga as the sole soloist at Carnegie Mellon University’s commencement ceremony and was featured as Cunegonde in Make Our Garden Grow at her master's commencement concert.

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Kristina holds a Master’s in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory and a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.  She’s a certified music educator in three states and runs a thriving private music studio.  When she’s not performing or teaching, Kristina enjoys playing the ukulele, cooking vegan meals, and caring for her pet bird, Luna.