Rainelle Krause has died after a short hospitalization.

Her family announced the news in a statement that said, “With immense sadness, we share that Rainelle has passed away following a short hospitalization. Rainelle was a force in our lives, a brilliant talent defined by grit, fearlessness, curiosity, intelligence, integrity, and resilience. Onstage, her voice matched the breathtaking power of her spirit. Offstage, she was a loving, caring soul whose vibrant energy lit up everyone around her. Our hearts are full from the years we shared, even as we’re shocked that her skyrocketing career was cut short. We’re grateful her preserved performances will let her gifts endure for years to come.”

The statement continued, “Rainelle always gave her very best, pouring her heart into her art and those she loved. The best way we can honor her memory is by living her values every day. We encourage you to keep her memory alive by sharing her beautiful performances. We will plan an event to celebrate her life at a later date. For now, we wanted her friends and community to know this heartbreaking news. Thank you for lifting her up through the ups and downs of her career. She loved sharing her journey with you.”

Krause was a coloratura soprano who was known for her turn as Die Königin der Nacht in “Die Zauberflöte.” She went on to perform at such prestigious opera houses as the Nashville Opera, Atlanta Opera, English National Opera, Royal Danish Opera, Dutch National Opera, Staatsoper Berlin Unter den Linden, Nashville Opera, at Les Arts, València, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Theater Basel, Oper Köln, Opera Orchestre Montpellier Occitanie, North Carolina Opera, and The Metropolitan Opera.