German American soprano Stephanie Lorenz has been praised as “an astonishing Donna Anna” (Don Giovanni) for her breakout performance at the Apollon Theater in Syros, Greece.  Known for her velvety timbre and emotionally nuanced interpretations, she is especially acclaimed for her portrayals of Mozart’s heroines.  Notable performances include her debut as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni at The Riverside Theater in New York City and her reprisal of Donna Anna at Rhodes International Music Festival /Athens Philharmonic.

In 2025, she performed the Fairy Queen in Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Naples Philharmonic and Maestro Alexander Shelley at Artis-Naples and the 2nd Wood Sprite in Gulfshore Opera’s Rusalka by Dvořák, in addition to an extensive concert tour across SWFL. Stephanie will return to Tribby Arts Center with baritone Raymond Diaz and pianist Juan Baquero to present Dr. William Dawson, Jr.’s Song Cycle set to poems written by CS Lewis; on November 7th. She’s the Artist in Residence at Peace Lutheran Church (Ft. Myers).

In Sicily, Stephanie sang her role debut as Mimì in Puccini’s La Bohème at the Mediterranean Opera Festival, where she also covered Musetta, and Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto.  Her first role was Suzel in Mascagni’s L’Amico Fritz with the Queens Symphony in NYC. This was followed by the world premiere of The Songful Cycle by Dr. William Dawson, Jr. (Sarasota Chamber Orchestra). She later debuted in the title role of Dawson’s operetta Song of the Immigrant: The Story of Ruth.  Stephanie was a featured soloist in Gulfshore Opera Divas’ Songs of Ireland concert series during the 2022 & 2023 seasons and an Adele cover in Strauss’ Die Fledermaus.

Beyond the stage, Stephanie serves on the Board of Directors of the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers Chorale and proudly created the Youth Leadership Board for the City of Palms Youth Choir in 2023, a program that continues to thrive and support outstanding young singers as they learn to navigate the inner workings of a non-profit arts organization.  She is the Soprano Section Leader for the Artis-Naples Philharmonic Chorale.  Stephanie holds a degree in Opera Music Performance from Stetson University, runs a private voice studio, and continues her vocal studies with soprano Jennifer Rowley.