Irina Rindzuner

Irina Rindzuner is an American dramatic soprano who has appeared in leading roles at many of the world’s major opera companies and has received great critical acclaim from international publications.

As a designated Metropolitan cover artist for the principal role of Katerina in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk in the 22/23 season, Irina Rindzuner made her Metropolitan Opera stage debut (in comprimario role of the Convict) in September 2022 with no rehearsal.

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Turandot is Irina Rindzuner’s signature role, as she has sung it 84 times in theaters across the globe. The most notable performances have taken place at such theaters as Gran Teatro Puccini, Den Norske Opera, Teatro Municipal de Santiago de Chile, Minnesota Opera, National Lyric Opera of New York, Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur, Saarländisches Staatstheater, Braunschweig Staatstheater and many others. The New York Times has described Ms. Rindzuner's appearance as Turandot at the Dicapo Opera Theater as a performance that has “earned her a rousing ovation”. She covered the role at the Metropolitan Opera in the 20/21 season.