Mariana Fernandes is an emerging Portuguese soprano, currently based in London, whose captivating voice and magnetic presence are gaining recognition. Her exceptional talent was recently acknowledged with the 2024 Susan Longfield Award and her participation as a finalist in the renowned 69th Kathleen Ferrier Awards. With a repertoire that spans lyric and lyric-spinto roles from Mozart to Puccini, including Mimì, Micaëla, and Donna Anna, Mariana reveals a versatile and expressive voice, capable of elegantly transitioning between delicate lyricism and dramatic intensity. Her ability to interpret contemporary works, as demonstrated in her performance in "Jeremy Fisher", further highlights her vocal and artistic flexibility.
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Die Fledermaus
“Mariana Fernandes reveals an extremely well developed and nuanced soprano as Rosalinde. ”
“Mariana Fernandes as Rosalinde was capable of stunning power.”
“In her early appearances Mrs Eisenstein might be thought to be wearing the trousers in that particular household: in this role Mariana Fernandes projected her powerful soprano voice well (…) her admirably inflected csárdás, “Klänge der Heimat”, revealed a multi-faceted quality of characterisation.”
Jerwood Young Artist
Glyndebourne has announced the names of five singers who will take part in its Jerwood Young Artist programme this year.
The Jerwood Foundation-supported programme, which started in 2010, offers aspiring soloists from the Glyndebourne Chorus career-changing support and professional development over a full Glyndebourne Festival season. The singers will work with leading conductors, directors, choreographers, theatre specialists and vocal coaches to enhance their skills and experience.
Awards
Mariana was the recipient of the 2024 Susan Longfield Award, the 2024 Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors Vocal Prize and a finalist of the 69th Kathleen Ferrier Awards.
