Vakarė Petroliūnaitė

Praised for her “wonderful sensitivity” and “sparkling tone,” soprano Vakarė Petroliūnaitė brings radiant musicality and heartfelt connection to every performance. Her repertoire spans centuries—from Hildegard’s Ordo Virtutum to the U.S. premiere of Ēriks Ešenvalds’ Passion and Resurrection—guided by deep curiosity and expressive clarity.

She is especially drawn to the intimacy and emotional depth of Bach’s music, having performed as soprano soloist in numerous cantatas—including BWV 32, 51, 84, and 202—and at the Leipzig Bach Festival, honoring his work at its source. Vakarė is also a passionate advocate for new music and thrives on the creative dialogue of working directly with composers.

A devoted collaborator, she has performed with Portland Baroque Orchestra, Cappella Romana, Resonance Ensemble, Fear No Music, 45th Parallel, Vancouver Symphony, and the Bach Cantata Choir, among others. Her singing is often described as luminous, thoughtful, and deeply engaging.
Originally from Downers Grove, IL, she holds a Master of Music from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ.