Peruvian soprano Cristina Escobedo has been praised for her “brilliant but mellifluous” tone and “sparkling vocal agility” (Times Argus, VT). A sensitive and committed performer, she is recognized for her natural interpretive instincts. Guided by a belief in music as a form of cultural connection, she brings a distinctive warmth and sincerity to her performances across both operatic and concert repertoire.

Cristina made her operatic debut in 2022 as Prima Cercatrice in Suor Angelica at the Pirandello Theater in Lima, in a production presented by the Italian Embassy of Peru. Since relocating to the United States, she has performed with numerous Vermont ensembles, including the Vermont Philharmonic, Hinesburg Artist Series, Mad River Chorale, Youth Opera Company, and the Opera Company of Middlebury. In 2024, she debuted two new roles: Giulia in Rossini’s La Scala di Seta with the Opera Company of Middlebury’s Young Artist Program, and Adina in Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore with LSU’s Turner-Fischer Opera. That same year, she made her Carnegie Hall debut as a featured soloist in the Vincerò Academy Gala.

Her concert engagements include appearances as soprano soloist in Fauré’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, and Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living. In recital, she has performed throughout Vermont in programs such as Opera Enchantment, shaped by a thoughtful balance of repertoire—including selections drawn from her Peruvian roots. Presented in community-focused venues, these recitals reflect her quiet dedication to bringing music to a wide range of audiences and remain among the most meaningful aspects of her artistic work.

Cristina is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance at Louisiana State University, where she studies under tenors Robert Grayson and Paul Groves. Upcoming engagements include Contessa Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro with LSU Turner-Fischer Opera in Fall 2025.

Her additional training includes Houston Grand Opera’s Young Artist Vocal Academy, Classic Lyric Arts – Italy, the Opera Company of Middlebury’s Studio Artist Program, and The Castleton Festival, where she has worked with distinguished artists and mentors across the U.S. and Europe.