Kristina Shafranski is a Ukrainian American soprano born and raised on Long Island, New York. Kristina has shared her love of opera and art song for audiences across the U.S. and internationally. One of Kristina’s most memorable performances was in 2019, when she traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine and performed opera scenes with the National Presidential Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine on the Bouquet Kyiv Stage.

This season, Kristina Shafranski debuted the role of Contessa Almaviva in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro with the United Europe Orchester in Vienna, Austria, July 2026.

Kristina will also reprise the title role of Puccini’s Suor Angelica with Camerata Bardi in New York City, November 2026. Previously, Kristina debuted the title role of Puccini’s Suor Angelica in Asiago, Italy with Varna International Academy under the baton of Gregory Buchalter with compelling commitment to the text and story.

Kristina returned for her 14th season with Oyster Bay Music Festival to perform opera scenes, art songs and arias in local and historical venues along the Gold Coast of Long Island, New York. Kristina enjoys making opera accessible by creating the kind of intimate, immersive experience that OBMF brings to the Long Island community.

Kristina is pleased to have also been named an Emerging Artist with Madison Avenue Baptist Church Fellowship program for the 25/26 season. Refining her artistry through an immersive combination of performance and study, including masterclasses with Arthur Levy, Olga Makarina, and Mzia Nioradze.

In 2024, Kristina performed in Vincerò Academy’s Opera Gala at Carnegie Hall, and debuted in Morelia, Mexico as Micaëla in Bizet’s Carmen with International Opera Summer Festival of Morelia.

Additionally, Kristina has performed with esteemed companies and festivals such as Light Opera of New Jersey, Long Island Opera Theater, Narnia Music Festival in Narni, Italy, Chicago Summer Opera, New York Lyric Opera Theater, and the Northwinds Symphonic Band of Long Island, NY.

Kristina’s noteable awards include Finalist in the National Opera Association’s 2019 Scholarship Division, and first-place with the Festival of Song USA 2015 where she performed in Sicily, Italy for the Cantamare Festival. 

Kristina is a dedicated voice and piano instructor at Great Neck Music Conservatory where she is passionate about helping students build strong musical foundations, musical confidence, and expressive performance skills. Please visit the “Studio” page for more information about lessons.

PC: Kendra Irene