Kristin Gornstein
mezzo soprano
“This opera is as much
a ritual as a dramatic retelling, and [Gornstein] was its priestess.”
- Paul Pelkonen, Superconductor, The Rape of Lucretia
American mezzo-soprano Kristin Gornstein is increasingly recognized for her "rich-voiced" timbre and "uncannily silky legato" (New York Times) across the US. With a career spanning historically informed performance and contemporary premieres, she brings a “deep, spacious sound” (Parterre) and rigorous stylistic integrity to the operatic, concert, and recital stage.
Up Next:
A company debut with Portland Baroque Orchestra, as a soloist on the program, Hidden Women of Rome, with Artistic Director Julian Perkins leading the ensemble. March 14 & 15, 2026, Portland, Oregon.