Anna Kiknadze Mezzo-soprano opera singer, soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre. Country: Georgia

Content:

1. Anna Kiknadze: A Renowned Mezzo-Soprano
2. International Acclaim
3. Joining the Mariinsky Theatre
4. Notable Roles
5. Awards and Honors

Anna Kiknadze: A Renowned Mezzo-Soprano

Early Life and Career

Anna Kiknadze was born in Tbilisi, Georgia. She graduated from the Tbilisi Conservatoire in 1999 and debuted with the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre in 1997 as a fourth-year student. She subsequently performed notable roles such as Lyubasha in "The Tsar's Bride" and Carmen in "Carmen."

International Acclaim

In 2001, Kiknadze represented Georgia in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, becoming a finalist. This honor solidified her international recognition, leading to her appointment as a soloist with the Mariinsky Theatre's Academy of Young Singers in 2000.

Joining the Mariinsky Theatre

Kiknadze officially joined the Mariinsky Theatre's opera troupe in 2009. She has performed a diverse repertoire, including roles in operas by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Prokofiev, Gounod, Puccini, Rossini, and Verdi.

Notable Roles

Some of her most acclaimed roles include:
- Laura in "The Stone Guest"
- Fekla in "The Marriage"
- Olga in "Eugene Onegin"
- Polina and the Countess in "The Queen of Spades"
- Laura in "Iolanta"
- Ganna in "May Night"
- Solokha in "Christmas Eve"
- Dunyasha in "The Tsar's Bride"
- The Mother in "Mavra"
- Linetta in "The Love for Three Oranges"
International Tours

Kiknadze has toured extensively with the Mariinsky Theatre, performing in prestigious opera houses worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, and the Vienna State Opera. She has also appeared as a guest soloist with renowned theaters in Sweden, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Awards and Honors

- People's Artist of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania

- Laureate of Placido Domingo's Operalia International Opera Singing Competition (2002)

- Laureate of the Stanislaw Moniuszko International Vocal Competition (2001)

- Diploma recipient at the N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov International Young Opera Singers Competition (2000)

- Diploma recipient at the Republican Young Performers Competition (1999)

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