German-born Christina Kowalski-Holien (soprano) is known for the unique dark timbre of her voice, the “glowing heights and warm depths” which have excited audiences in the United States and Europe, and has made her one of the most sought-after singers in the Pacific Northwest. She has sung lead roles with almost every regional opera company, [...]

Tenor Ben Cleveland makes his debut with Pacific Northwest Opera this season. He has worked as an apprentice artist at the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and Opera New Jersey. Recent performance credits include Don José in Carmen, Rodolfo in La Bohème, and Tamino in Die Zauberflöte.