Classical Musician

I will sing at all types of events! In the past I have sung in concert halls, theatres, fairs/ festivals, parties, weddings, funerals, corporate events, and sporting events. I specialize in opera and classical repertoire, but I can also sing pop, musical theatre, and crossover. I play piano, guitar, and ukulele as well.
I sing in English, Italian, French, Latin, and German.

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 frequently sought-after paid cantor in South Florida, concert soloist, and freelance performer. She has performed in solo concerts, the Martin County Fair, weddings, parties, and outreach events. Most recently, she was the soprano soloist in Rutter's Mass of the Children with the Treasure Coast Community Singers.

Kristina has premiered multiple roles in contemporary operas in Pittsburgh and competed in prestigious events such as the Laffont Competition, NATS, and the Worldvision Opera Contest. She won the Michael Mayes Award at the 2020 Death by Aria Competition.

Notable 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). Kristina also performed as the soprano soloist in Carmina Burana (Jordan Hall, Kresge Theatre) and Mass of the Children (TCCS).

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.

Kristina holds a Master’s in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory and a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to performing, she is a certified music educator in three states with a private music studio. Outside of music, she enjoys playing the ukulele, cooking vegan meals, and caring for her pet bird, Luna.

I provide a professional performance setup and bring my own microphone and high-quality speaker system, which is suitable for small to mid-sized venues and outdoor events.

I can perform with professional backing tracks, or with a live pianist, who can be arranged for an additional fee. I also accompany myself on piano or ukulele for select songs.

If the venue has its own sound system and technician, I’m happy to integrate with what’s available.

Setup typically takes about 30 minutes.