Georgiy

Derbas-Richter

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ABOUT

Georgiy Derbas-Richter is a Ukrainian baritone based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In the 24/25 season he made his role debut as Harlekin in a new production of Ariadne auf Naxos with the Dutch Touring Opera. He is a recent graduate of the Dutch National Opera Studio, where he sang roles such as Morales in Robert Carsen’s Carmen, Hunter (Rusalka) and Marco in Barrie Kosky’s new production of Gianni Schicchi (Il trittico).

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Georgiy Derbas-Richter performs on stage wearing suspenders, black pants, and a theatrical mask. The background is dark and dramatic.

Harlekin
Dutch Touring Opera

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Belcore’s aria from L’elisir d’amore

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“Often, the young singer would ask him: ‘Tell me please, what am I, a baritone or a tenor?’ and Buimester would wisely answer:

‘You are Georgiy, and never forget that!’”

Georgiy Derbas-Richter: Looking for the Soul of Music

Zenaide des Aubris • Bachtrack

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Georgiy’s role and house debut at Dutch National Opera as broadcast by NTR in 2022

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