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January 10, 1983 in Oslo, Norway

 

Mari Eriksmoen is a Norwegian soprano who has made a name for herself in the world of classical music. Born on May 10, 1982, in Trondheim, Norway, Eriksmoen grew up in a musical family. Her mother was a music teacher, and her father was a conductor. Eriksmoen started singing at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Eriksmoen studied at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, where she received her bachelor's degree in 2006. She then went on to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, Germany, where she received her master's degree in 2009. During her studies, Eriksmoen received several awards and scholarships, including the prestigious Léonie Sonning Music Prize in 2018. Eriksmoen's career as a professional singer began in 2009 when she made her debut at the Norwegian National Opera in the role of Barbarina in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." Since then, she has performed in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Paris Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. One of Eriksmoen's most notable performances was in the role of Zerlina in Mozart's "Don Giovanni" at the Salzburg Festival in 2016. Her performance was praised by critics, who described her as a "radiant soprano" with a "crystalline voice." Eriksmoen has also performed in several other Mozart operas, including "The Magic Flute" and "Così fan tutte." In addition to her work in opera, Eriksmoen is also a sought-after concert singer. She has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Eriksmoen is particularly known for her interpretations of the works of Bach and Handel. Eriksmoen's repertoire also includes contemporary music. She has worked with several contemporary composers, including Peter Eötvös and Hans Abrahamsen. In 2019, she premiered a new work by the Norwegian composer Rolf Wallin at the Bergen International Festival. Eriksmoen's talent has been recognized with several awards and honors. In addition to the Léonie Sonning Music Prize, she has received the Norwegian Opera and Ballet's Award for Best Female Singer and the Statoil Talent Award. She was also named a "Rising Star" by the European Concert Hall Organization in 2015. Despite her success, Eriksmoen remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She has said in interviews that she sees herself as a "servant of the music" and that her goal is to bring the composer's vision to life. Eriksmoen continues to perform regularly and is considered one of the most promising young sopranos of her generation.

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