Press
Silent Night - Minnesota Opera
"Wolverton, a Minnesota native who originated the role in 2011, was impressive as the dignified and fiercely protective Anna. Her warm tone and precision was just right in the a capella "Dona nobis pacem" that ends Act I" -Opera News
"While few operas so depend upon being an ensemble piece, all of the principals are exceptional. Karin Wolverton debuted the role of a Norwegian soprano and she outdoes herself seven years later, soaring on a romantic duet and offering salve for the soldiers’ souls with a tender a cappella “Dona Nobis Pacem" -Pioneer Press
"As for the singing, Karin Wolverton as opera singer Anna Sørenson was phenomenal (Ms. Wolverton originated the role in 2011). Her voice sounded so sparkly and full in this role, it shows the music and character have had seven years to really sink into her instrument. Her spot-on acting revealed quite a lot about Anna even though she did not have the most stage time." -Schmopera
"As his partner Anna Sørensen, Karin Wolverton reprised the part she sang in 2011, including an impassioned account of her anguished Act Two aria.” -Star Tribune
World premiere performance:
“Benoit and Burden paired artfully with soprano Karin Wolverton, whose diamond-edged soprano shone in a sublime Act I “Dona Nobis Pacem” during mass, and sliced through the top notes of a second-act aria full of emotional turbulence as she realizes the beauty of her art is no match for the horrors of war.” - WQXR
Eugene Onegin - Opera Santa Barbara
"As Tatiana, soprano Karin Wolverton sang with a lustrous, meaty voice. Her dynamics were wide ranging and her phrasing had a pleasant linear flow. Although her Act I Letter Scene was intense and boiled with frenetic emotion, at the opera's finale, she was cool and in total command of herself when she told Onegin she was not going to leave her husband." -Broadway World
"As Tatiana, the country girl who becomes a princess, Karin Wolverton wove a tapestry of gorgeous sounds, from childish naivete to a dawning sense of self-worth after passing through the crucible of Onegin’s rejection. She gave a particularly convincing account of Tatiana’s nightlong writing of a love letter. This substantial solo requires audiences to accept what amounts to a hybrid form, the epistolary aria, and Wolverton made every moment of it into mesmerizing bliss." -Santa Barbara Independent
Das Rheingold - Minnesota Opera
“Karin Wolverton was a properly agitated and agitating Freia; one wished that Wagner had given her more to do" -Opera News
"Karin Wolverton a smartly vocalized Freia" -Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Karin Wolverton is utterly stunning as Freia" -Twin Cities Arts Reader
La boheme
Tulsa Opera
“Chief among these is Karin Wolverton as Mimi, whose rich, expressive and powerful voice makes every note compelling. Wolverton made this apparent with her opening aria, “Mi chiamano Mimi,” using a light, crisp, coquettish tone when Mimi is talking about her everyday life, but when the subject turns to Mimi’s dreams and desires, Wolverton’s voice opens up and soars thrillingly. Even an aside, as in Act Three when Mimi realizes her ultimate fate, the haunted quality Wolverton invested into a few simple phrases were devastating in their emotional power” -Tulsa World
Minnesota Opera
“Karin Wolverton is that rare thing, a believable Musetta, integrating the calculated coquetry of the operetta-like Act 2 with the compassion of the pathos-filled Act 4.” - Star Tribune
“And Karin Wolverton's Musetta was a well-balanced blend of cattiness and vulnerability, her flirtatious second-act aria a joy.” -Pioneer Press
Pensacola Opera
“Wolverton will steal your heart in the role of Mimi. She conveys the very soul of vulnerability and impending tragedy that draws audiences into the beautiful yet flickering light that is Mimi.” - Pensacola News Journal
Riders of the Purple Sage - Arizona Opera
"On opening night in Tucson, the lead roles of Jane and Lassiter were sung by soprano Karin Wolverton and baritone Morgan Smith, who both deliver memorable arias." -AZCentral.com
"Saturday night's cast included standout performances from Dennis, Smith, soprano Karin Wolverton in the role of Jane Withersteen" -Tucson.com
La Rondine - Opera Santa Barbara
"In the role of Magda, Karin Wolverton commanded the stage with grace and poise. Her singing throughout was rich and expressive, with some wonderfully delicate top tones on display in “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta.” -Opera News
Così fan tutte - Utah Opera
"The attractive, young cast were dramatically apt and created cohesive tonal blend during the work’s many ensembles. As Fiordiligi, soprano Karin Wolverton displayed a pliant voice with a silvery top and mustered steely determination during “Per pietà, ben mio, perdona.” The aria ended with Wolverton in near fetal position on the stage floor." -Opera News
"Karin Wolverton and Leah Wool, who play the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, not only deliver their big arias with panache, their voices are compatible enough to make you believe they could be sisters." -Salt Lake Tribune
"The two sisters, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, were well cast. Soprano Karin Wolverton (Fiordiligi) and mezzo-soprano Leah Wool (Dorabella) were delightful. It was a pleasure watching Fiordiligi waver before finally giving in to the attentions of Ferrando. . . Both sang their parts with conviction and they sounded fabulous together in duet." - Reichel Recommends
Carmen
Arizona Opera
“Karin Wolverton brought a stunning tenderness to the role of Micaëla.” -The Daily Wildcat
Tulsa Opera
Wolverton natures the innocence of Micaela without making her seem child-like and naive. -Tulsa World
Des Moines Metro Opera
“...soprano Karin Wolverton deserves kudos for her portrayal of sweet young thing Micaëla. Her dynamic range and heartfelt phrasing keep things interesting during the third act when the overall story lacks a little steam.” - Des Moines Register
“Wolverton brought just the right sense of color and drama to Poulenc's curious and interesting score, balancing very well with the orchestra and chorus.” - Brian Jones, The Boston Music Intelligencer
Don Giovanni
Skylark Opera
"And Karin Wolverton made Donna Anna a powerful vocal presence, hitting high notes that may have shattered glass (although an audience member may have just dropped a glass)." -Pioneer Press
Opera Omaha
“Standouts included soprano Karin Wolverton, who sang the role of Donna Anna with warm, controlled passion.” - Omaha World Herald