Biography
The artist completed her six-year soloist education at the Department of Vocal Music at Dokuz Eylül University State Conservatory in just five years, having skipped a class. She graduated as the top student from the Conservatory, achieving the highest grade average across all departments. Following her graduation with honors in 1993, she received an invitation to participate in the opening ceremony of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) in Ankara. Subsequently, she was appointed as a Research Assistant at the university. In 1996, she successfully completed her master's degree.
In 1994, she earned the first prize at the Güzin Gürel Science and Art Foundation Vocal Competition in Istanbul. Between 1998 and 1999, she participated in the Master Classes conducted by Italian baritone Licinio Montefusco and performed in concerts. Her journey continued in 1999 when she joined the Antalya State Opera and Ballet.
In 2000, she attended Katia Ricciarelli's seminar in Istanbul and Leyla Gencer's seminar on singing in Ankara. During the same year, she had the honor of performing the soprano solo in the oratorio 'Yunus Emre' as part of the celebration of Hikmet Şimşek's 45th artistic year. Additionally, in September 2000, she received the 'Jury Special Award' at the II. International Vocal Competition held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
In March 2001, she received an invitation to perform as a guest artist, singing the role of 'Mimi' in Puccini's La Bohème Opera at the Mersin State Opera and Ballet. In October 2001, she held a concert in Istanbul upon the invitation of the Italian Consulate.
In 2005, she collaborated with the Borusan Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Gürer Aykal, in concerts in both Istanbul and Athens. In November 2006, she performed a concert at the Embassy of Pakistan, following an invitation from the Consulate of Pakistan.
In April 2007, she performed a concert with State Artist Ayhan Baran for the celebration of his 56th Art Year. Additionally, the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet invited her to Ankara to perform the role of 'Konstanze' in Mozart's 'The Abduction from the Seraglio,' where she delivered four remarkable shows.
In 2008, she was awarded the 'Artist of the Year' by the music newspaper Mavi-Nota. In the same year, she gave a concert in Helsinki with the invitation of the Embassy of Finland, where she showcased Turkish musical works.
Her career has been marked by numerous opera and concert performances at the International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festivals. Notable productions include Puccini's 'La Bohème' and 'Madama Butterfly,' Verdi's 'La Traviata,' Bizet's 'Carmen,' Mozart's 'The Abduction from the Seraglio,' Donizetti's 'Lucia di Lammermoor,' Verdi's 'Aida,' and Carl Orff's 'Carmina Burana.' She has also captivated audiences with her renditions of Beethoven's 'Choral Fantasy.' Furthermore, she premiered the operas 'Rusalka' by Dvorak and 'Medea' by Cherubini in Türkiye.
In March 2010, she received an invitation to perform the soprano part in Verdi's 'Requiem' in Germany. The following year, in 2011, she graced the stage with performances of Beethoven's 9th Symphony and Carl Orff's 'Carmina Burana' in Germany. In 2012, she was honored to participate in the Ankara State Opera's opening gala concert of the season, where her performance garnered acclaim. Continuing her impressive trajectory, in 2013, she was invited to perform the 'Yunus Emre Oratorio' during the Republic of Kazakhstan's 90th establishment celebrations in Astana.
Between 2010 and 2013, she served as the Artistic Advisor at the Antalya State Opera and Ballet, contributing her expertise to the organization's artistic endeavors.
Her accolades continued to accumulate. In 2015, the Semiha Berksoy Opera Foundation bestowed upon her the title of 'The Best Opera Artist of the Year' in Istanbul. The following year, 'Andante,' Türkiye's most prestigious classical music magazine, recognized her as 'The Best Female Opera Artist of the Year.' Her remarkable journey extended into 2020-2021, during which she assumed the role of soloist in the 'Trio Patara' group. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, she released a CD titled 'Patara'ya Armağan' (A Gift to Patara).
In June 2023, she gave Opera Gala Concerts in two different cities in Hungary - Budapest, upon the invitation of the Miskolc Symphony Orchestra. In the same year, she was invited to the Cremona Music Festival in Bergamo, Italy, and performed Opera Gala Concerts in three different cities.
Her career as a soloist remains vibrant at the Antalya State Opera and Ballet, where she continues to captivate audiences. Since 2001, she has diligently pursued vocal studies under the guidance of the esteemed Polish vocal coach, Tenor Roman Werlinski.
Her major repertoire includes works such as:
Verdi - La Traviata
Verdi - Rigoletto
Verdi - Aida
Verdi - Messa di Requiem
Mozart - The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart - Zaide
Mozart - Don Giovanni
Mozart - The Abduction from the Seraglio
Mozart - Requiem
Dvorak - Rusalka
Puccini - La Bohème
Puccini - Madama Butterfly
Donizetti - Lucia di Lammermoor
Leoncavallo - I Pagliacci
Cherubini - Medea
Bizet - Carmen
Çaykovsky - Iolanta
Strauss - Last Four Songs
S.Ada - Aşk-ı Memnu
Faure - Requiem
M.Palmeri - Misa Tango
Carl Orff - Carmina Burana
