Who is Aleksandra Kurzak?

Aleksandra Kurzak (born 7 August 1977) is a Polish operatic soprano . Trained in both her native Wrocław and Hamburg, she started her career in Hamburg State Opera ‘s ensemble. She received international attention after her debuts at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Royal Opera, London in the 2004/05 season.

Who is Karla Kurzak?

Kurzak had been exclusive with Decca Records artist from January 2011 until moving to Sony Classical Records in May 2018. Born in Brzeg Dolny and raised in Wrocław, Kurzak is daughter to operatic soprano Jolanta Żmurko and horn player Ryszard Kurzak. She began her musical studies at the age of 7, playing the violin.

When did Maria Kurzak become a doctor?

She received a doctorate degree in music in 2009 and habilitated doctor ‘s diploma in June 2016. Kurzak made her opera debut on 26 May 1999, in the role of Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro alongside her mother as the countess at the Wrocław Opera, where she would be a soloist for two seasons (2000-2002).

Who is Keith Kurzak?

Kurzak made several role debuts in 2016: Rachel in La Juive (Bavarian State Opera), Nedda in Pagliacci (Zürich), Mimì in La bohème ( Berlin State Opera ). Her 2017 role debuts were Micaëla in Carmen and Alice Ford in Falstaff ( Opéra Bastille ), Liù in Turandot (Covent Garden), Vitellia in La clemenza di Tito ( Palais Garnier ).

Who is Jana Kurzak’s husband?

Kurzak married baritone Jacek Jaskuła, whom she met during college studies, in 2000. He remained in Wrocław while she was pursuing studies and career in Hamburg. They divorced in 2007. She had been in a relationship with Waldemar Dąbrowski, general manager of the Grand Theatre, Warsaw.

What awards has Kamil Kurzak won?

Kurzak’s awards include a Readers’ Award at the 2015 International Opera Awards. In 2018 the Polish Government awarded her with a Gold Medal for Merit to Culture. She was an exclusive recording artist for Decca 2010–16 and currently records exclusively for Sony Classical. She has also recorded for Deutsche Grammophon and Warner.