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Martin Karu | |
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| Born | December 12, 1997 |
| Education | Guildahall School of Music and Drama (BMus Hons & MMus) |
| Occupation | Operatic countertenor |
| Years active | 2018-present |
| Website | www |
Martin Karu (born 12 December 1997) is an Estonian operatic countertenor.[1]
Education
[edit]Karu began his musical education at the Cyrillus Kreek Haapsalu Music School, where he studied classical guitar. In 2015, he relocated to Tallinn to pursue classical singing studies at the Georg Ots Tallinn Music College under the guidance of countertenor and conductor Risto Joost, as well as soprano Eha Pärg.[2] In 2020, Karu moved to London to continue his studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama under countertenor Andrew Watts.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Music (Hons) degree in 2022 and a Master of Music degree in classical singing in 2023.[3]
Professional career
[edit]In 2023, Karu made his opera debut as the title character in Elmo Nüganen’s production of G. F. Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto at the Vanemuine Theatre in Estonia.[4] Despite it being his first opera role, his performance received widespread critical acclaim.[5][6] In 2024, Karu performed J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion for the first time at the Grand Auditorium of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, alongside the Gulbenkian Orchestra.[7]
Awards
[edit]- Young Singer 2020, Pille Lill Music Fund (2020)[8]
- Young Scholar Scholarship, Kersti Kaljulaid (2020)[9]
- Hans Teetlaus Scholarship, ERKF (2022)[10]
- Semi-finalist, 57th International Vocal Competition (2024)[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Karu, Martin | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ a b Pritchard, Stephen (2021-02-02). "Martin Karu: Aiming for warmth and richness". bachtrack. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Martin Karu, Countertenor". Operabase. 2025-04-12. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Julius Caesar". Teater Vanemuine. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ Jürna, Auri (2024-01-07). "Sõjaaja barokk" [Baroque of the Wartime]. Ajakiri Muusika. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ Viira, Aigi (2023-11-08). "TEATRIARVUSTUS | KASTRAADID KADESTAKSID! Vanemuise "Julius Caesaris" näeb uhket kostüümiparaadi" [THEATRE REVIEW | EVEN CASTRATI WOULD BE JEALOUS! A Grand Costume Parade in Vanemuine's Julius Caesar]. Õhtuleht (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Johannes-Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach". Operabook. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ Lill, Pille (2020-08-31). ""Noor Laulja 2020" preemia laureaat on Londonisse õppima suunduv andekas kontratenor Martin Karu". Pille Lille Muusikute Fond (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Noore õpetlase stipendium". Haridus- ja Noorteamet (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Hans Teetlausi fond". Sihtasutus Eesti Rahvuskultuuri Fond (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-01-20.
- ^ "Semi-final participants". International Vocal Competition. 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
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