Noted for her radiant, crystalline voice and superb musicianship, soprano Christine Brandes brings her committed artistry to repertoire ranging from the 17th century to newly composed works and enjoys an active career in North America and abroad, performing at many of the world's most distinguished festivals and concert series in programs spanning from recitals and chamber music to oratorio and opera. This season, Ms. Brandes's appearances include her Washington National Opera debut, performances with Sir Simon Rattle and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Bach's St. Matthew Passion with Jane Glover and the Music of the Baroque, Handel's L'Allegro with the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Seattle Symphony, and Haydn's Mass in the Time of War with Bernard Labadie and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Past engagements include Philharmonia Baroque, the National Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orhcestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Toronto Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, and the Houston Symphony. Operatic appareances include Seattle Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, San Diego Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, and New York City Opera among many others. A frequent guest of Handel and Haydn, she last appeared with the ensemble in 2004 in a program of Baroque duets led by Grant Llewellyn.

Christine Brandes performs in “Mozart: Requiem” on February 15, 16, and 17.