Every opera career has a different path. Not everyone wins competitions, not everyone starts at the top opera houses or young artist programs, and not everyone begins at the same age. And that is very clear for Angel Blue, who has taken unconventional paths to becoming one of the most promising young artists in opera. “I am definitely open and {…}
Barnokhon Ismatullaeva is only 25 years old and, as such, is among the youngest contestants at this year’s BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. Short Bio Barno hails from Uzbekistan, specifically the Makhamat district of Andizhan. Surprisingly, singing was not her first passion. She graduated music school as a pianist and earned a master’s degree from the State Conservatory {…}
From nomad to opera star, baritone Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar is primed for a huge career. He will be among the interesting figures featured at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition this summer. Short Bio Born on April 8, 1988, Ganbaatar hails from Ulaanbaatar, where his family are nomads. He is a graduate of the Mongolian State University of Culture {…}
Armenia’s Anush Hovhannisyan has made her mark in numerous theaters around the world and this summer she will look to do so on the biggest stage there can be – the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. Short Bio The Armenian soprano studied at the Yerevan State Conservatory and then at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. From there, she {…}
Mezzo-soprano Sioned Gwen Davies will be among one of the most watched stars in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. As a representative of Wales, she will not only be showcasing her talents but carrying the hopes of the host nation. Short Bio The Colwyn Bay native studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, {…}