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We speak to Ukrainian baritone Georgiy Derbas-Richter, the latest addition to the young talents training at the Dutch National Opera Studio.

We speak to the Dutch soprano about how the passion for opera dawned in her life, her experience winning a classical music television competition and what singing means to her.

We speak to the South Korean bass about his never-faltering love for opera that even withstood the hardships of military service.

We spoke to the promising young Russian soprano about her experience joining the Dutch National Opera Studio to expand her career in Europe.

Ukrainian baritone Maksym Nazarenko told us all about his career as an opera singer, life in Amsterdam – and going missing for a few weeks.

The soprano tells us about her surprising career, in which a passion born when she was in her teens has brought her from a childhood in central France to the threshold of a more-than-promising career.

Polish pianist Adam Rogala isn’t interested in being in the spotlight, preferring to collaborate behind the operatic scenes.

What shall it be –  jazz or opera? We speak to this young mezzo-soprano whose talent and opportunities make decision-making very difficult.

The 26-year-old American tenor speaks to us about moving to Amsterdam and learning how to discover what unique and special qualities you can bring to a role.

We speak to this thoughtful Japanese musician about the piano, the pandemic and concert programming.

We speak to the eclectic Italian pianist about his influences and his desire to converse with composers.

We speak to the young Korean pianist about the importance of music in his life, and how everything – even chess playing – is connected to it.

The young Japanese pianist takes an approach to performance informed by a keen interest in historical recordings, influential teachers and mentors, and a natural curiosity.

The Turkish pianist wants a grounded relationship with music, and isn’t afraid to put the hard miles in to get there.

The versatile young violinist Anna Neubert wants to perform and stage new and unusual concert settings, and redefine the term “violinist” for herself.

The young German clarinettist Roman Gerber talks about his personal Sturm und Drang to find new treasures for the clarinet repertoire.

Estonian cellist Theodor Sink is passionate about contemporary music and his home country's unique approach to music-making.  

Estonian countertenor Martin Karu's unique voice has brought him to London, where he is studying hard to carve out his own sound.

German soprano Pia Davila talks about her love of exploring new repertoire and exciting sound worlds.

German countertenor Joël Vuik is an eclectic musician and multitalented artist with big plans for the future.

Estonian violinist Hans Christian Aavik wants to connect not only with the music but also with fellow musicians, to get inspired and explore the world behind every piece.

Talented Estonian cellist Marcel Johannes Kits might be modest when talking about his accomplishments, but the world is rapidly taking notice.

Estonian composer Marianna Liik successfully balances the two sides of the equation, treating electronic and acoustic instruments as equals. 

Talented and tenacious, soprano Mirjam Mesak has been making her mark in Munich, where she went through opera boot camp. Now she’s ready to take on the rest of the world.