Biography

Katarzyna Dondalska is fast becoming one of the most sought-after coloratura sopranos of her generation, performing classic roles such as Zerbinetta Ariadne auf Naxos and Queen of the Night Die Zauberflote in opera houses across the world, from Houston to Cardiff. She has also made numerous television and stage appearances, including a tour of the West Coast of the USA, performing a wide range of music from opera to popular song.

Her musical career began at the age of five - on the violin. Soon she was to enjoy success at contests and concerts on a national and international scale. But she had an even greater talent that was soon to be discovered and set free: her exceptionally high and fluent voice.

After studying at the Academy of Music in Olsztyn, the singer, who was born in Bydgoszcz, continued her education at the Academy of Music at Würzburg, Germany. With the guidance and encouragement of her professors Grigori Zhislin (violin) and Jutta Bucelis-Dehn (singing) she received diplomas in violin and singing - both with distinction.

During subsequent masterclass studies with internationally renowned artists such as Sylvia Geszty, and the successful participation in international music contests such as the Cardiff Singer of the World Competition, the International Francesco Viñas Contest in Barcelona, the Sylvia Geszty Singing Contest for Coloraturas and the International ARD Music Competition, she has continued to develop and perfect her exceptional artistic personality.

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