Karli Forte has spent her life inside the world of classical music, first as a conservatory-trained musician and professional opera singer, and now as a curator of exceptional cultural experiences for a new generation of patrons.

Her musical education began at age 13 at Interlochen Arts Academy, followed by a Bachelor of Music from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and a Master of Music from Louisiana State University. Her training included extensive study in music theory, music history, languages, and operatic repertoire, alongside a professional performance career in the United States and Europe. Her experience spans works by Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Massenet, Philip Glass, and contemporary composers, and she has been recognized by the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and other national vocal competitions.

Today, Karli applies that expertise to creating exceptional cultural experiences for clients around the world through her work with luxury lifestyle management company Roman & Erica. She has been involved in developing VIP experiences with institutions including The Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, and Florida Grand Opera, with a particular focus on making classical music both more accessible to new audiences and more enriching for established patrons.

As a music concierge, Karli tailors each experience to the individual. For those newer to classical music, she provides the context and insight that can transform a performance, illuminating the story, historical setting, significant musical moments, and details to listen for throughout the evening. For more experienced audiences, she can delve further into the score, exploring musical motifs, compositional techniques, and the theoretical innovations that distinguished a particular composer, work, or genre.

Karli is particularly interested in placing classical works within their broader cultural and historical context, drawing thoughtful parallels between the social and political circumstances surrounding their creation and the contemporary world. Her approach is informed but never academic for its own sake. The objective is to provide guests with precisely the level of insight they desire, enriching their understanding of the work while allowing the performance itself to remain at the center of the experience.