Biography

American soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen is known for her portrayal of Verdi heroines, performing roles such as Leonora, Elisabetta and Desdemona, as part of her seasons that also include Mozart, Strauss, Puccini and Wagner, among other composers. A regular guest at the leading opera houses around the world, Le Monde enthused, "…the American soprano has without a doubt one of the most impressive voices in the opera world. The timbre, of marmoreal beauty, is striking, the projection telluric…" In recent seasons, she has performed at leading opera houses around the world - both in operas and in concert - and is a regular guest at the Metropolitan Opera, Wiener Staastoper, and Royal Ballet and Opera.  She has released two acclaimed solo albums for Sony, and in 2025, she was honored with the Beverly Sills Artist Award.