About
Louise Engeseth (24) is a soprano from Volda, Norway. She holds a Master's degree in classical singing from the Norwegian Academy of Music, building on her Bachelor's from the Grieg Academy. This autumn marks an exciting new chapter as she joins the prestigious Royal Danish Opera Academy in Copenhagen.
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Her talent has been recognized internationally, notably by her selection as one of just five participants in the Opera Academy 2023/24, a highly selective mentorship program through the Queen Sonja International Music Competition (QSSR).
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Louise's professional engagements include significant performances with the Bergen National Opera and the Bergen International Festival (Festspillene i Bergen). Her operatic repertoire showcases impressive versatility, from the vibrant Susanna, Barbarina and La Contessa in Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro to Inga Li in Magnar Åm's contemporary opera Kimen and to repertoar by DvoÅ™ák, Puccini and Mahler.
This summer, she made her debut as Princess Pamina in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte at the Midtåsen Kulturfestival. A highlight of her festival appearances was a memorable performance of DvoÅ™ák's "Biblical Songs" Op. 99 with pianist Christian Ihle Hadland. Engeseth was also a soloist with the Stavanger Symphony orchestra for the first time with Mahler´s 4th symphony.
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Committed to continuous artistic growth, Louise has refined her artistry in masterclasses with global icons like Lise Davidsen (2023) and Joyce DiDonato (2025) at the Bergen International Festival. Her remarkable artistry was further honored in January 2024 with the Kappelborg Skagen Talent Prize and in 2025 with the Doublaug Grant.
