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Tania Kross
Name: Tania Kross

Voice: Mezzo

Date of birth: 03.08.76

Place of birth: Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles

Studied at: Hogeschool voor der Kunsten, Utrecht; Opera Studio Nederland, Amsterdam

Tania was born in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles. She studied at the Hogeschool Voor de Kunsten, Utrecht before completing her training at the International Opera Studio in Amsterdam where roles included Carmen in La Tragedie de Carmen (Bizet/ Brooks).

Amongst several prizes and scholarships Tania was the winner of the NPS Dutch Culture Prize in 2000.

Tania has just finished a season at the Staatsoper Hannover where her roles included Cherubino Le nozze di Figaro and Suzuki Madama Butterfly.

Future engagements include Suzuki, Baba the Turk The Rake's Progress and Flora La traviata for the National Reisoper, Rosina Il barbiere di Siviglia and Sesto Giulio Cesare both in Hannover, and Lola Cavalleria Rusticana for the Dutch National Opera.

Tania's hobbies are reading and painting.

(Profile last updated June 2003)


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patrick j power amsterdam
We are so looking forword to seeing and hearing you at the Concertgebouw to-night 02 05 2005. We wish you a GREAT evening.

Sislin Arnoldus,Nunspeet, The netherlands
Tania I heard you've graduated Summa Cum Laude . I wish you all the best in the Singer of the World Competition.

Ivor Kross from Roosendaal (NL)
I have never heard of this great talent.I am suprised that someone who carries the same last name as myself is about to become a mega idol. While surfing on the internet my eyes Co-incidently cross your name. Tania I wish you the best of luck. Keep going strong.

marlin williford from USA
WOW!! It's soo great to hear just a great singer coming out into the world of "typical" singer!! I look forward to your taking of the "lead"! Cheers!

Rocio Vriend Torres from the USA
Tania, you have come a long way since you were playing your guitar at the porch as a little girl. Tania you are great! You are a fantastic singer and performer. I am proud of you. When I am back in Holland I will certainly try to be at your next show. Good Luck, your cousin Rocio

Crisen Schorea, Curacao
Tania,you're a very gifted singer. But your greatest gift is being the genuine, nice, spontaneous, disciplined and nice person you are. See you at Teatro Luna Blou and remember: Always Go to your destiny!!

Izaline Calister, Curacao
Tania I think you are a truly gifted singer and know that whatever happens during this competition, you will be a great and bright star. You already are. You make us proud.

Bella D'Arcy, Essex ex-singer, agrden deisgner
I think Tania was the only singer to grab the attention. Suerb technique, excellent programme, mature and a performer NOW wheras the others are promising beginners. Why did she not win? She must surely be the in final or seriously quetsion the jury

Tom Gerald from London
Why Tania did not win last night I don't know. She has musicality, variety of colours and gave us a very eclectic well presented programme. Unlike the bass who won, who had one colour-loud. I hope she gets chosen for the final.

Ilany Adoptie fron Curacao
Tania, I hope that you win this competition, because I know you will win. Your cousin, Ilany

Renske Verheul
Tania, je bent een geweldige artiest. Ik hoop dat je ver komt in de competitie maar mijn aandacht heb je hoe dan ook! Toi toi toi.

Helen Duysker from Curacao (Neth. Antilles)
Tania, All the best from us in Curacao. The first time I heard Tania sing I was convinced it was "playback". I could not imagine that such a young child (16/17yrs),had such a warm and powerfull voice. Unfortunately I have not heard Tania since, but I'm looking forward to the opportunity.

Rivelino Evertsz from Curacao
Tania, a BIG talent from a small island in the Caribean. Fantastic voice and definitly a star!!

Norien Boerema Leidschendam Holland
Beste Tania wij wensen je veel succes en een hele leuke tijd toe in Cardiff. Hoop dat je vader+moeder ook genieten, trots zijn ze al. Groeten ook van Theo, Wouter en Pim. Je bent nu ook beroemd op de basisschool in Leidschendam.

rolf den otter, Delft
Put in on!!! izabi! Succes Rolf

Dominica Volkert from Hannover
What an exciting voice and a brillant performer!!! All the best, we keep our fingers cross.

Karl Schotborg from Curacao
Tania is representing her country with dignity and fervor. She does through her songs what she does best: communicate with her heart.

Rachelle Virginia
Tania is definitely a star. We have seen her on several occasions and every time again she makes us very proud to be Antilleans!! Tania we are proud of you! Keep up the good work!!

redactie A4, NCRV Hilversum Holland
Beste Tania, wil je contact met ons opnemen? We willen je graag volgen in Cardiff!

Rob Engels from Amsterdam
I first heard Tania sing when she studied at the Opera Studio Nederland and fell immediately for her fantastic voice AND her nice personality. I'm sure she is going to be a world class singer!!!

Anne Knulst, Bussum, The Netherlands
I attended one of Tania's first recitals. That was in Utrecht (Netherlands) on 6 May 2002. Her wonderful performance made me forget momentarily the other, more tragic, event of that day: the assassination of a national political figure running for office. Thank you, Tanya, for a great evening. I'll never forget your rendition of "What a movie!" from Bernstein's opera "Trouble in Tahiti". I wish you all the best in the Singer of the World competition.

Marc Kross from The Hague in the Netherlands
Your voice is one for healing, someone dear to us once said. You have been given the gift to heal. Good luck and you're already a winner to me. Your brother, Marc.

Joffrey Hellement from Netherlands
I know Tania she was in her teens. The first time I heard her sing was at her graduation concert. In one word awesome. Expression, talent and artistry. What else can I say?

Rudsel Cameron
The first time I heard Tania sang was about 13 years ago. I instantly knew that Tania was a SUPER talent. She has a very "sharp" music ear. I can not explain specifically (in English) what I mean but I am sure that Tania is a world talent. I can tell you because I am also a musician. Tania you are THE BEST! Rudsel

Oliver Kretschmer from Hannover
I think that Tania is one of the most impressive talented artists since the last years.

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