The mezzosoprano Gergana Rusekova was born in Pazarzhik,Bulgaria.
She graduated opera singing at the “National Academy of Music “ Pancho Vladigerov” in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Her studies continued with Associate professor Konstanza Vachkova
Ms.Rusekova participated in Master Classes with:
· Prof. Jeffrey Ghol- The Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia,USA.
Prof. Shetler – Chamber music
Valery Rifkin – Conductor, Santa Barbara Opera
Stefka Evstatieva , Martina Arroyo,Fiorenza Cosotto,Luciana D'Intino.
She studied at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, post graduate program with Prof. Claudia Pinza, Prof. Guenko Gueshev and Sussana Lemberskaya(Los Angeles Opera) , Joseph Lawson(Metropolitan Opera) as principal coaches.
She graduated opera singing at the “National Academy of Music “ Pancho Vladigerov” in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Her studies continued with Associate professor Konstanza Vachkova
Ms.Rusekova participated in Master Classes with:
· Prof. Jeffrey Ghol- The Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia,USA.
Prof. Shetler – Chamber music
Valery Rifkin – Conductor, Santa Barbara Opera
Stefka Evstatieva , Martina Arroyo,Fiorenza Cosotto,Luciana D'Intino.
She studied at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, post graduate program with Prof. Claudia Pinza, Prof. Guenko Gueshev and Sussana Lemberskaya(Los Angeles Opera) , Joseph Lawson(Metropolitan Opera) as principal coaches.
In 2007 Ms. Rusekova won a scholarship –EPCASO 2007.She worked with Enza Ferarri(La Scalla-coach),Maria Pavan( La Scalla-coach),Gianni Cappelletto(Teviso Opera-coach)Claudia Pinza (vocal teacher),Maurizio Arena(Conductor),Maria Chiara (Soprano).
In 2014 masterclass with Fiorenza Cosotto in Sofia National Opera and Ballet .
In 2015 work shop with Luciana D'Intino-NDK-Darina Takova Fondation.
Ms. Rusekova won various prizes at prestigious competitions:
In 2005, International Competition for young operatic singers “Puldin”-Plovdiv, Bulgaria-A special award and scholarship for post graduate program at Duquesne University,USA.
In 2006, National Operatic Competition “Hristo Brambarov “-Sofia,Bulgaria- laureate.
In 2009, May, Eurpien Competition for young performers “The crown of Turnovgrad “-V.Turnovo, Bulgaria-Grad Prix and records in Bulgarian National Radio.
In 2009, June, National Operatic Competition “Ghena Dimitrova”-Pleven,Bulgaria-3th award.
In 2009,October , International Operatic Competition “Ritorna Vincitor “-Ercolano,Italy-3th award .
In 2014,April, National Opera Competition"Viva Verdi"(Sofia National Opera) - 2th award.
Commitments:
2011-2012- Performances "Cavalleria Rusticana" (Santuzza) -P.Mascagni In Sofia National Opera and Balet-Sofia.
2012-Records in Bulgarian National Radio-Sofia.
2012- November- Tour in Japan with Sofia National Opera and Balet-Japan.
2013-2014- October-May as Amneris "Aida"-G.Verdi.producion Hugo De Ana.
Coproducion Arena Di Verona and Sofia National Opera-Bulgaria
2015 - Il Trovatore(Azucena),Carmen(Carmen),Le nozze di Figaro(Marcelina)-State Opera Stara Zagora
2015- Don Carlo-Eboli-NDK -Sofia-workshop
2016- Borislav- Irina-M.G.Atanasov
2016- Nabucco-Fenena,
2017-Parsifal-Kundry (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia)
2017- August-Il Tabarro - Giorgetta (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia)
2017-november - Carmen -Carmen (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia)
2018- march-Yana's Nine Brothers- The Gipsy Girl (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia) (Bolshoi Theater-Moswa-Russia)
2018 may- Die Walküre-Brünnhilde (Bolshoi Theater-Moscow-Russia)
2019- February- Il Trovatore-Azucena (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia)
Repertoire:
· Santuzza-“Cavalleria Rusticana”-P.Mascagni
. Amneris -"Aida"-G.Verdi
· Azucena-“Il Trovatore”-G.Verdi
· Eboli – “Don Carlo”-G.Verdi
. Nabucco-Fenena-Verdi
. Emilia -"Otello"-Verdi
· Dalila-"Samson et Delilah"- C. Saint -Saens
· Salud-“La Vida Breve” – M.De Falla
. Carmen-"Carmen" - Bizet
. Kundry-"Parsifal"-Wagner
. Brunhilde-Walküre-Wagner
. Giorgetta -Il Tabarro-Puccini
. Donna Elvira "Don Giovanni" - Mozart
. Marzelina- "Le Nozze di Figaro"-Mozart
. Requiem- G.Verdi
· Requiem – W.Mozart
· Nelson messe –J.Haydn
· 9th Symphony- L.Beethoven
· “Stabat Mater”-G.Pergolesi
· Petite Messe Solennelle- G.Rossini
. Stabat Mater - G.Rossini
In 2014 masterclass with Fiorenza Cosotto in Sofia National Opera and Ballet .
In 2015 work shop with Luciana D'Intino-NDK-Darina Takova Fondation.
Ms. Rusekova won various prizes at prestigious competitions:
In 2005, International Competition for young operatic singers “Puldin”-Plovdiv, Bulgaria-A special award and scholarship for post graduate program at Duquesne University,USA.
In 2006, National Operatic Competition “Hristo Brambarov “-Sofia,Bulgaria- laureate.
In 2009, May, Eurpien Competition for young performers “The crown of Turnovgrad “-V.Turnovo, Bulgaria-Grad Prix and records in Bulgarian National Radio.
In 2009, June, National Operatic Competition “Ghena Dimitrova”-Pleven,Bulgaria-3th award.
In 2009,October , International Operatic Competition “Ritorna Vincitor “-Ercolano,Italy-3th award .
In 2014,April, National Opera Competition"Viva Verdi"(Sofia National Opera) - 2th award.
Commitments:
2011-2012- Performances "Cavalleria Rusticana" (Santuzza) -P.Mascagni In Sofia National Opera and Balet-Sofia.
2012-Records in Bulgarian National Radio-Sofia.
2012- November- Tour in Japan with Sofia National Opera and Balet-Japan.
2013-2014- October-May as Amneris "Aida"-G.Verdi.producion Hugo De Ana.
Coproducion Arena Di Verona and Sofia National Opera-Bulgaria
2015 - Il Trovatore(Azucena),Carmen(Carmen),Le nozze di Figaro(Marcelina)-State Opera Stara Zagora
2015- Don Carlo-Eboli-NDK -Sofia-workshop
2016- Borislav- Irina-M.G.Atanasov
2016- Nabucco-Fenena,
2017-Parsifal-Kundry (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia)
2017- August-Il Tabarro - Giorgetta (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia)
2017-november - Carmen -Carmen (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia)
2018- march-Yana's Nine Brothers- The Gipsy Girl (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia) (Bolshoi Theater-Moswa-Russia)
2018 may- Die Walküre-Brünnhilde (Bolshoi Theater-Moscow-Russia)
2019- February- Il Trovatore-Azucena (National Opera&Ballet -Sofia)
Repertoire:
· Santuzza-“Cavalleria Rusticana”-P.Mascagni
. Amneris -"Aida"-G.Verdi
· Azucena-“Il Trovatore”-G.Verdi
· Eboli – “Don Carlo”-G.Verdi
. Nabucco-Fenena-Verdi
. Emilia -"Otello"-Verdi
· Dalila-"Samson et Delilah"- C. Saint -Saens
· Salud-“La Vida Breve” – M.De Falla
. Carmen-"Carmen" - Bizet
. Kundry-"Parsifal"-Wagner
. Brunhilde-Walküre-Wagner
. Giorgetta -Il Tabarro-Puccini
. Donna Elvira "Don Giovanni" - Mozart
. Marzelina- "Le Nozze di Figaro"-Mozart
. Requiem- G.Verdi
· Requiem – W.Mozart
· Nelson messe –J.Haydn
· 9th Symphony- L.Beethoven
· “Stabat Mater”-G.Pergolesi
· Petite Messe Solennelle- G.Rossini
. Stabat Mater - G.Rossini
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