On May 2, 2025, the renowned soprano Nina Stemme will mark her eagerly anticipated solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall.

Stemme will captivate audiences with a performance featuring Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder and the iconic Liebestod from “Tristan und Isolde.” Accompanied by pianist Roland Pöntinen, she will also present a selection of songs by Weill alongside Elgar’s “Sea Pictures.”

Fresh from her acclaimed performances in “Die Frau ohne Schatten” at the Metropolitan Opera, Stemme recently returned to New York, earning widespread praise. OperaWire noted, “Stemme commanded attention, her subtle gestures and sparse yet powerful interjections in Act two holding the audience spellbound, even in moments of near silence.”

Looking ahead, Stemme’s season includes portraying the Kostelnička in “Jenůfa” with the Cleveland Orchestra and reprising her role as Isolde in “Tristan und Isolde” in Philadelphia.

Her Carnegie Hall debut promises to showcase the dramatic intensity and vocal finesse that have made her a global icon in the opera world. Stemme’s ability to convey profound emotion through both soaring melodies and nuanced silences will likely make this recital a highlight of the season. With Pöntinen’s sensitive accompaniment, the program’s diverse repertoire—from Wagner’s lush romanticism to Elgar’s evocative seascapes—will offer audiences a rich exploration of Stemme’s artistry. This performance underscores her continued prominence, bridging her recent triumphs at the Met with her upcoming engagements in major orchestral and operatic productions.