| Martina Portychova |
| Mezzo-soprano |
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| Martina Portychova is a Czech-born
mezzo-soprano whose work as a performer and teacher has taken her across
both Europe and the United States. Known for her expressive stage presence,
rich tone, and strong connection to text, she enjoys a career that spans
opera, oratorio, recital, and teaching. Her operatic repertoire includes Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Carmen, Angelina in Rossini’s La Cenerentola, Jo in Mark Adamo’s Little Women, Cherubino and Marcellina in Le nozze di Figaro, Principessa in Suor Angelica, Baba in The Medium and the Old Lady in Candide. Equally at home on the concert stage, she is an accomplished oratorio and recital artist, recently appearing at Carnegie Hall as mezzo-soprano soloist in sacred works by Mozart and Vivaldi. Her performances are marked by emotional immediacy, stylistic range, and a deep responsiveness to text, qualities that make her equally compelling in dramatic, lyrical, and sacred repertoire. A passionate advocate for song and language, Martina brings a unique international perspective to her artistry. Raised in the Czech Republic and educated in both Europe and the United States, she began her studies in voice pedagogy in southern Bohemia before continuing her musical training at the University of Arizona, where she earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Voice Performance. She is currently completing her Doctor of Musical Arts there, with scholarly work centered on Czech lyric diction, vocal pedagogy, and the song repertoire of Bohuslav Martinů and Leoš Janáček. Alongside her performing career, Martina is a dedicated teacher with more than 17 years of experience teaching voice and piano to students of all ages, from young beginners to adults. She has helped students prepare for performances and university auditions, and she also coaches singers in Czech language and diction, drawing on both her background as a native speaker and her experience as a performer. Whether on stage or in the studio, she is passionate about helping music feel alive, honest, and deeply connected. Grounded in European roots and shaped by an international career, Martina Portychova is an artist who brings elegance, intelligence, and unmistakable individuality to every stage she enters. 4/26 |