Rachael Wilson is an accomplished mezzo-soprano celebrated for her rich vocal timbre and emotionally compelling performances on both opera and concert stages. With a voice described as “captivatingly expressive” and a presence that “lights up the stage,” Rachael has garnered acclaim for her interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire alike.
Rachael Wilson is an accomplished mezzo-soprano celebrated for her rich vocal timbre and emotionally compelling performances on both opera and concert stages. With a voice described as “captivatingly expressive” and a presence that “lights up the stage,” Rachael has garnered acclaim for her interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire alike.
A dual citizen of the USA and Germany, Rachael brings a unique cultural depth to her artistry. She has performed in prestigious venues across Europe, Asia and North America, collaborating with world-class conductors, orchestras, and ensembles. Her repertoire spans the works of Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner to modern composers, showcasing her versatility and commitment to exploring a wide range of musical styles.
Highlights of Rachael’s career include standout roles in Carmen, Charlotte (Werther), Donna Elvira, Dorabella, Cherubino, Hänsel, and Fricka (Das Rheingold), as well as unique portrayals of Kay (The Snow Queen) and Juditha Triumphans. Upcoming engagements include her highly anticipated debuts as Blanche in the premiere of Dialogues des Carmélites at Staatsoper Stuttgart, Venus in the premiere of Tannhäuser at Zurich Opera, Armide in Rinaldo with Harry Bicket on a European and Asian tour, and her Canadian debut in Procession at the National Ballet.
Rachael has graced the stages of the Bayerische Staatsoper and Staatsoper Stuttgart (as an ensemble member and guest artist), Royal Opera House, Teatro Real, Zurich Opera, Hamburg Opera, Komische Oper Berlin, and Theater Basel, among several others. She has also captivated audiences at festivals such as Glyndebourne and Santa Fe. Recent concert work includes Mahler’s Symphonies Nos. 3 & 8, Handel’s Messiah, John Adams’s El Niño, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, and Prokofiev’s Ivan the Terrible at venues such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Paris Philharmonie, Vienna Musikverein, and Concertgebouw.
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When she’s not performing, Rachael immerses herself in personal creative endeavors, including painting, filmmaking, directing, and collaborative art projects that expand the boundaries of classical music storytelling. Passionate about creating compelling narratives through a blend of music and visual mediums, she seeks to explore new artistic landscapes. A new mother, she finds joy in balancing her artistic pursuits with family life and channeling that inspiration into her work both on and off stage.