MARIKA HÖLTTÄ

Biography

Finnish coloratura soprano Marika Hölttä has been praised for her stage-craft and her versatility and musicianship.

Most recently, her notable engagements have included Queen of the Night (Mozart: Magic Flute / Oulu Theatre), Pamina (Mozart: Magic Flute / Finnish National Opera), Liisa (Pulkkis: Raatteentie, world premier),  Despina (Mozart: Cosi fan tutte / Vaasa Opera), Valencienne (Lehár: Die lustige Witwe / OperArt) and Sofia (Kaasinen – Koivisto: The Fountain / Finnish National Opera). Her appearances have also included Liisa (Madetoja: Pohjalaisia).

Hölttä has carved her name especially with her performances of contemporary opera and lied music. She has performed as a soloist with symphony orchestras such as Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Joensuu City Orchestra, Vaasa City Orchestra, Saimaa Sinfonietta and Kymi Sinfonietta.

She has successfully participated in several competitions f.e. in Lappeenranta National Singing Competition and Havets Röst Vocal Competition in Mariehamn (Åland).

Marika Hölttä graduated from the Sibelius Academy Opera Master program in Helsinki on 2020 where she studied both singing and music theatre.
Her studies and artistic work have been supported by Finnish Cultural Foundation, The Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Pro Musica Foundation, Päivi and Paavo Lipponen Foundation and The Finnish Wagner Society.

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