Nadezhda Karyazina

Mezzo-Soprano

Biography

The Russian-Swiss mezzo-soprano Nadezhda Karyazina, winner of the Herbert von Karajan Prize 2025, is “one of the most significant singers and performers of our time.” (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung). With a voice described by The Guardian as “resonant and strong at the top of her range, rich and potent in the contralto low notes”, the “outstanding” (Neue Zürcher Zeitung) singer made her triumphant debut as Marfa in Mussorgsky’s Khovanshchina at the 2025 Salzburg Easter Festival, where she was the “star of the evening” (Austria Presse Agentur) and received rave reviews from press and audience alike.

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Contact

Judith Neuhoff
Managing Director

+49 30 166359850
Francesca Condeluci
Associate Director, North America

+1 917 349 1443
Dominik Kitzl
Artist Manager

‎+49 1511 1646767
Darina Popova
Managerial Assistant

+49 30 166359855

News

23 Feb 2026

Nadezhda Karyazina: “Newcomer of the Year” at the OPER! Awards

Mezzo-soprano Nadezhda Karyazina has been named “Newcomer of the Year” at the prestigious OPER! Awards, Germany’s only international opera prize, presented annually to outstanding artists of the international opera scene. This year’s ceremony took place at the Theater Regensburg. Karyazina’s award follows a remarkable season. At the Salzburg Easter Festival, she made a powerful impression […]
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15 Jan 2026

Nadezhda Karyazina: Semele at Dutch National Opera

Mezzo-soprano Nadezhda Karyazina will take on the role of Ino in Handel’s Semele at the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam. She will perform alongside Elsa Benoit as Semele and David Portillo as Jupiter. This new production is directed by Claus Guth and conducted by Emmanuelle Haïm. Performances are scheduled for January 17, 20, 23, 25, […]
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29 Jul 2025

Nadezhda Karyazina: Hotel Metamorphosis at the Salzburg Festival

Mezzo-soprano Nadezhda Karyazina returns to the Salzburg Festival in Hotel Metamorphosis, featuring as Minerva, Nutrice, and Juno. She joins a distinguished cast including Cecilia Bartoli, Philippe Jaroussky, and Lea Desandre. The production is staged by Barry Kosky and conducted by Gianluca Capuano, leading Les Musiciens du Prince – Monaco. Performances will be held on July […]
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Calendar

08
Mar 2026
Berlin -  L’Italiana in Algeri
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Nadezhda Karyazina
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11
Mar 2026
Berlin -  L’Italiana in Algeri
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Nadezhda Karyazina
TICKETS
14
Mar 2026
Berlin -  L’Italiana in Algeri
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Nadezhda Karyazina
TICKETS
20
Mar 2026
Berlin -  L’Italiana in Algeri
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Nadezhda Karyazina
TICKETS
28
Mar 2026
Berlin -  L’Italiana in Algeri
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Nadezhda Karyazina
TICKETS
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