Noticed for her “warm and ethereal voice,” the Slovenian-Dutch soprano Kristina Bitenc (1986) has established a distinguished international career in both opera and oratorio. She is known for an extensive repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the contemporary masterpieces. Kristina has performed at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence and with major companies including the Nederlandse Reisopera, Opera Zuid, Opera2day, Opéra National du Rhin, and Opera Compact. Her repertoire includes roles such as Eurydice, Rusalka, Blanche (Dialogues des Carmélites), Elle (La voix humaine), and Titania (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Further notable portrayals include Oscar (Un ballo in maschera), Sandrina (La finta giardiniera), Max (Where the Wild Things Are), Miss Julian (Owen Wingrave), and Madame Silberklang (Der Schauspieldirektor).
She has collaborated with renowned conductors including Reinbert de Leeuw, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Richard Egarr, Antony Hermus, Patrick Davin and Bas Wiegers. Her orchestral appearances include the Rotterdam Philharmonic, Residentie Orkest, ASKO|Schönberg, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, and the Slovenian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Kristina began her musical journey as a violinist in Ljubljana before transitioning to vocal studies. She earned her master degree from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and graduated from the Dutch National Opera Academy (DNOA) before joining the opera studio at the Opéra National du Rhin in Strasbourg.
Kristina Bitenc is currently a main subject teacher of classical Voice and Opera. She employs a holistic teaching approach, focusing on technical mastery, mental well-being, and artistic identity. By drawing on her active professional experience, she prepares students for the diverse demands of the modern music world.