News / Objavljeno: 4/8/2024

Musical Drama About the Heroism of the Poljica Girl - Debut of Celebrated Mezzo-Soprano in Her Hometown

Musical Drama About the Heroism of the Poljica Girl - Debut of Celebrated Mezzo-Soprano in Her Hometown

Gotovac's, in terms of format, largest opera premiered in March last year, and the upcoming performances will be seen and heard in a somewhat renewed performance setting. Besides Martina Mikelić as Mile Gojsalić, the other protagonists include: bass Ivica Šarić in the role of Mila's father, Ivan Gojsalić, the prince of Poljica; tenor Domagoj Dorotić as the duke of Poljica, Petar Kulušić; baritone Marko Lasić as the standard-bearer of the Poljica army, Jure Kulišić; actor Filip Radoš, who speaks the prologue of the opera; and Mate Akrap, Goran Velić, Božo Župić, Vlatko Belas, Lovre Gujinović, Joško Tranfić, and Vinko Maroević alongside the choir and orchestra of the Split HNK.

Mezzo-soprano Martina Mikelić was born in Split and graduated in solo singing from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, where she also obtained her master's degree and had her first engagement at the Vienna State Opera. During her studies, she was nominated for the Austrian Music Theater Award and was one of the top 10 talents of Austrian art universities. Her impressive engagements include performances across Europe, including her debut at the Stuttgart State Opera and the Croatian National Theater in Zagreb, as well as performances at festivals such as the Salzburg Festival and numerous other prestigious world stages.