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Mar 5, 2026
Opera Theatre's 2026 Season and the Vision of Patricia Racette
OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
Patricia Racette officially assumed the role of Artistic Director last fall, and the 2026 Festival Season already bears her unmistakable imprint: bold without being brash, welcoming without being diluted and unafraid of emotional truth.
Nov 10, 2025
Patricia Racette stars as Madame Croissy in Dialogues of the Carmelites
THE DALLAS OPERA
Patricia Racette supplied plenty of drama as the old prioress Madame de Croissy." Dallas Morning News, Scott Cantrell
Apr 23, 2024
'Patricia Sings Piaf' in Review
THE PRESIDIO THEATER, SAN FRANCISCO
"Edith Piaf once said, “I want people to cry even if they don’t understand my words.” In her tribute to Piaf on April 20, Grammy Award winner Patricia Racette managed to capture Edith Piaf’s mission in an unforgettable evening concert."
Jun 10, 2023
Patricia Racette as Stage Director for Susannah
OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
Opera News notes, "Patricia Racette’s production (June 10 eve) filled the lacuna, telling the sad, simple story plainly and effectively, and making a thoroughly persuasive..."
Jan 14, 2022
Patricia Racette stars as Madame Croissy in Dialogues of the Carmelites
HOUSTON GRAND OPERA
"Now, for drama, there's no one better than soprano Patricia Racette, who always makes an indelible impression."
Sep 24, 2021
La voix humaine (Poulenc): Patricia Racette stars as Elle in a new film from director James Darrah
OPERA PHILADELPHIA CHANNEL
"Opera Philadelphia continues its strong streaming pivot with La Voix humaine by capitalizing on the intimacy needed to successfully carry off Poulenc’s 1958 monodrama..." Watch Opera Philadelphia's video stream and more.
Jun 6, 2021
Patricia Racette in Opera Theatre of St. Louis' 'La voix humaine'
OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
"The best reason to see Opera Theatre’s production of Francis Poulenc’s 1959 one-act opera “La voix humaine” (“The Human Voice”) is soprano Patricia Racette’s bravura performance in the one and only role of Elle (French for either “she” or “her” depending on context)."
—Chuck Lavazzi, KDHS
Nov 3, 2019
Must-see Lyric Opera 'Dead Man Walking' beautifully showcases singers Susan Graham, Ryan McKinny and Patricia Racette
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
"Lyric boasted an unusually responsive cast. Sister Helen is a natural assignment for Patricia Racette, and her intelligent, subtle acting provided an object lesson in character insight and theatrical truth. Racette was also in exceptional voice..."
—Mark Thomas Ketterson, Opera News
Aug 7, 2019
Patricia Receives High Acclaim for Role Debut as Kostelnička at the Santa Fe Opera
SANTA FE OPERA
"The star of the show was Patricia Racette, an unusually youthful Kostelnička, who drowns her stepdaughter Jenůfa’s out-of-wedlock baby in order to protect her own social standing."
— Heidi Waleson, The Wall Street Journal
Aug 1, 2019
Celebrated Soprano Patricia Racette will join Opera Theatre as the Artistic Director of Young Artist Programs
OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis General Director Andrew Jorgensen announced today two new members of the company’s artistic leadership team. Celebrated soprano Patricia Racette will join Opera Theatre as the Artistic Director of Young Artist Programs. Following a rigorous national search, Damon Bristo, currently a Vice President at Columbia Artists, will also join Opera Theatre, succeeding Paul Kilmer as the Director of Artistic Administration.
"THIS SUPREMELY AFFECTING PRODUCTION COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED WITHOUT THE MASTERFUL DIRECTION BY PATRICIA RACETTE.
Herself a notable and heralded proponent of the title role, Ms. Racette has not missed a trick, and has staged emotionally honest interactions for every dramatic situation. She has not only moved the large cast around with clarity, variety, and purpose, but really excels in the work’s private moments."
OPERA TODAY