SEPTEMBER 2024
INTERVIEW — THEATER BREMEN
“I think you are a Heldentenor” — New York State native Christopher Sokolowski makes his debut in the title role of Lohengrin. Dramaturg Frederike Krüger meets with him.
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JANUARY 2024
PORTRAIT — ST. GALLER TAGBLATT
“Suddenly a Hero: The American tenor Christopher Sokolowski storms into the dramatic repertoire at Theater St. Gallen.”
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OCTOBER 2023
PORTRAIT — IOWA PUBLIC RADIO
“Meet rising opera star Christopher Sokolowski.”
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OCTOBER 2022
PORTRAIT — ST. GALLER TAGBLATT
“Family ties on stage: In the operetta ‘Die Fledermaus,’ two pairs of siblings will sing and dance at the St. Gallen temporary theater on Saturday.”
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SEPTEMBER 2024
LOHENGRIN — THEATER BREMEN
“Christopher Sokolowski delivers a sensational role debut as Lohengrin this evening. His performance is authentic and effortless, and vocally, Sokolowski is a true discovery. His clear, well-placed, and dynamically balanced voice masterfully handles both pianissimi and legato passages as well as messa di voce. His perfect diction crowns his extraordinary performance and raises hopes for a great and, above all, long and successful career.”
Klassik Begeistert
“Christopher Sokolowski delivers an impressive Lohengrin debut. In this context, Lohengrin's Montsalvat narrative becomes a highlight. Here, 33-year-old American Christopher Sokolowski crowns his impressive Lohengrin debut with vocal and dramatic presence. He is not only approachable as a nuanced hero but also connects emotionally and directly with Wagner's unique character. Sokolowski’s Lohengrin captivates with its baritonal color, skillfully manages the lyrical passages, and impresses when he lets his voice shine with metallic clarity.”
Concerti.de
“The miracle of the evening, however, was Christopher Sokolowski as Lohengrin. His voice is indescribably interesting and, above all, suited to the production: warm and baritonal, with glowing high notes, he seduced not only Elsa but also the audience. Additionally, his portrayal of Lohengrin as an outsider, with plenty of wit, was mesmerizing. Standing ovations for an opera evening lasting over four hours without any loss of tension.”
Neue Musikzeitung
JANUARY 2024
ERNANI — THEATER ST. GALLEN
“Christopher Sokolowski is an extremely convincing, intense interpreter of Ernani. He portrays this totally disturbed young man, tormented by inner demons, with a forceful, present physicality (he is on stage practically non-stop). His engagingly timbred tenor sounds increasingly liberated as the evening progresses. It is extremely pleasing that he does not force his voice at any point, but is able to fill the role with natural, perfect vocal support and a dynamic, precisely nuanced tone.”
Oper Aktuell
“Ernani is sung by tenor Christopher Sokolowski, who with an almost youthful vigor seizes the opportunity to show off his dramatic skills. He is truly impetuous at the start of the evening, giving the role a vibrant power and a compelling, sometimes almost wild presence. He never loses credibility in his passion, his loyalty, or his suffering.”
Ostschweizer Kultur
“Everything revolves around the title character Ernani, superbly cast with the young American tenor Christopher Sokolowski, absolutely moving in his deep inner turmoil, with his dark side, his sadness, his musically security and precision, with magnificent, melodious high notes and a beautifully controlled, rich timbre - what a joy to listen to him, powerful and clear to the end, his almost exuberant energy superb.”
Arcimboldis World
SEPTEMBER 2023
PARIS OPERA COMPETITION — THÉÂTRE DES CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES
“Christopher Sokolowski, American tenor, shows a technical maturity well beyond his years, enabling him to master the multiple facets of his shimmering velvet voice. He also displays Wagnerian power and a stage savvy that denotes a certain experience.”
Ôlyrix
JULY 2023
LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES — DES MOINES METRO OPERA
“Sokolowski navigated the ever changing and equally absurd moods of the Prince with finesse… Sokolowski’s heroic tenor voice turned the hapless Prince into a compelling hero, his clear tone and skillful technique making the most of Prokofiev’s score.”
Schmopera
“Mr. Sokolowski is all goofy puppy dog, with unerring comic instincts, unleashing torrents of gleaming sound, each phrase more impressive than the last.”
Opera Today
MAY 2023
VERDI REQUIEM — THEATER ST. GALLEN
“Christopher Sokolowski has the talent, personality, and makings of a great spinto tenor.”
Ruch Muzyczny
“The soloists were superb, above all the clarity of tenor Christopher Sokolowski.”
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