Christopher Sokolowski is rapidly gaining recognition for his electrifying stage presence and commanding vocal artistry, marked by a “shimmering velvet voice” and “Wagnerian power” (Ôlyrix).
Praised for his “radiant high register” (Das Opernglas), Sokolowski’s 2024/25 season features a series of significant role debuts. He will take on the title role of Lohengrin in a new production at Theater Bremen, conducted by Stefan Klingele, and portray Manolios in Martinů’s The Greek Passion at Staatsoper Hannover, directed by Barbora Horáková. He performs Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 under the direction of Vladimir Jurowski with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin at Konzerthaus Berlin.
Sokolowski made his highly acclaimed debut in the title role of Verdi’s Ernani at Theater St. Gallen with critics praising him for his musical security, precision, and magnificent, melodious high notes. His performance was further hailed as “ideal casting” by Oper! Magazin and Kronenzeitung, while Das Opernglas commended his ability to shape phrases and highlighted his distinctively individualized timbre.
Additional notable performances include his portrayal of Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), and Tamino (Die Zauberflöte) at Theater St. Gallen, as well as a powerful performance as the tenor soloist in a scenic production of Verdi’s Messa da Requiem. His growing reputation was further cemented with his debuts as Wagner and Neréo in Boito’s Mefistofele at Staatsoper Hannover, Ken in Vito Žuraj’s Blühen at Oper Frankfurt, with appearances at the Baden-Baden Festspiele and Opera National du Rhin. As a former member of the Staatsoper Stuttgart Opera Studio, Sokolowski appeared in over 100 performances showcasing his versatility across a broad range of roles.
