Kristin Lewis


Kristin Lewis is a lyrico-spinto soprano, known for her Verdi repertoire. She has performed in many opera houses around the world, and is based in Vienna, where she continued her studies with opera singer Carol Byers.
She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera on January 7, 2019, as Aida and gave a total of four performances. Zachary Woolfe of The New York Times reported: "The soprano Kristin Lewis lacked vocal fullness and color; her performance gave the impression of a faint pencil sketch of the part. "

Awards

She has been awarded:
  • the "Artist of the Year" award
  • the "Oscars of the Opera"
  • the "Orazio Tosi Prize"
She is also winner of the:

Kristin Lewis Foundation

In 2014 she created the Kristin Lewis Foundation to support emerging musicians from her home state, Arkansas, with funds for tuition costs, attendance at master classes, and national or international travel.