Rainelle Krause

was an up-coming American coloratura soprano who passed away unexpectedly the day before yesterday at a tender age of 37. She was internationally known for her impressive portrayal of the Queen of the Night in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, a role she performed hundreds of times at leading opera houses worldwide. She was a genuine force of nature, a brilliant talent defined by grit, fearlessness, curiosity, intelligence, integrity, and resilience. On stage, her voice matched the breathtaking power of her spirit. Off stage, she was a loving, caring soul whose vibrant energy lit up everyone around her

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