
About
Christine Lyons is a critically acclaimed operatic soprano and theater artist known for her expressive power, vocal clarity, and commanding dramatic presence. Praised as a “true virtuosa” (Broadway World), she has been recognized for her “voice rich in nuances” (Pro Opera), “solid coloratura and legato” (Opera News), and “power and poise” (Classical Voice America). Her artistic foundation includes study at Carnegie Mellon University and international training in Milan and Salzburg, shaping a voice and stage presence that move fluidly across classical and contemporary performance forms.
Lyons has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. Her performances have included interdisciplinary and immersive productions, such as This Is a Test at The Shed in New York and concerts with Lyric Fest. She has also appeared at major national galas, including performances for President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, the UNHCR, and the Denyce Graves Foundation.
Her operatic repertoire includes the title roles in Lucia di Lammermoor, Tosca, Norma, La Straniera, and Agrippina, as well as Musetta in La Bohème, Norina in Don Pasquale, Liù in Turandot, and the Governess in The Turn of the Screw. Notable house engagements include Florida Grand Opera and San Francisco Opera.
She is the Grand Prize winner of the Mary Trueman Art Song Vocal Competition and has received top honors from the Gerda Lissner Foundation, Vocal Arts DC, Opera Columbus, Washington International Competition, and others. Her performances have been featured in The New York Times, Opera News, Musical America, OperaWire, Palm Beach Arts Paper, and Opera Magazine (London).
Christine Lyons is dedicated to evolving theatrical performance through thoughtful storytelling that reflects both the timeless vocal techniques of the past and the truths of our present day.