Biography
Described as possessing a “luscious and full-bodied tone” (Das Opernglas), British-American mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker is renowned for her distinctive voice, intense artistry, and passion. Her much heralded interpretations range from Amneris in Aida, Fricka in Die Walküre and the title role in Carmen to Mescalina in Le Grand Macabre and Nen -Nen in Dominique Legendre’s world premiere of The Bird of Night. The 2015 season saw her debut in the role of Die Amme in Die Frau Ohne Schatten. Her enthralling interpretation was hailed as an extraordinary success. Andrea Baker was described as “born to sing and act the music of Richard Strauss” (Opernetz). In addition to her celebrated work on the opera stage, the artist has begun to work as a presenter for the BBC, beginning with the exceptional do
Performance credits
Upcoming performances Today to 2024
Past performances 1994 — 2023
Chineke! Orchestra & William Eddins, Various
Edinburgh International FestivalMezzo-soprano
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Upcoming performances
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Mecklenburgisches StaatstheaterClementia
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Schwerin, GermanyFri19:30
Schwerin, GermanySat19:30
Schwerin, GermanySun19:30
Schwerin, GermanyFollies, Sondheim
Hessisches Staatstheater WiesbadenStella + 1 roles
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Wiesbaden, GermanySancta, Doderer
Mecklenburgisches StaatstheaterClementia
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Vienna, AustriaIntro showreel
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Porgy & Bess, Andrea Baker, Berlin Philharmonic, Sir Simon Rattle
Biography
Described as possessing a “luscious and full-bodied tone” (Das Opernglas), British-American mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker is renowned for her distinctive voice, intense artistry, and passion. Her much heralded interpretations range from Amneris in Aida, Fricka in Die Walküre and the title role in Carmen to Mescalina in Le Grand Macabre and Nen -Nen in Dominique Legendre’s world premiere of The Bird of Night. The 2015 season saw her debut in the role of Die Amme in Die Frau Ohne Schatten. Her enthralling interpretation was hailed as an extraordinary success. Andrea Baker was described as “born to sing and act the music of Richard Strauss” (Opernetz). In addition to her celebrated work on the opera stage, the artist has begun to work as a presenter for the BBC, beginning with the exceptional do
