The Sofa and The Departure

Lucille
Alinka Kozari

Born in Hungary, Alinka studied at the Liszt Academy with Magda Nádor, receiving her diploma with a distinction in 2005 before joining the Birmingham Conservatoire on the Weingarten Scholarship. She attended the National Opera Studio course and now studies with Lillian Watson. Operatic roles include Norina (Don Pasquale), the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor and Queen of the Night (Die Zauberflöte). She sang Princess Caraboo in Malcolm Williamson’s English Eccentrics and Donna Anna in BYO’s Don Giovanni. Awards include the 2006 Mario Lanza Opera Prize, the St Clare Barfield Memorial Bowl for Operatic Distinction, an award from the Simon Fletcher Charitable Trust and the Hungarian State Eötvös Scholarship. Recent engagements include the National Opera Studio Showcase and the George Solti Accademia di Bel Canto. Plans include First Lady in BYO’s Magic Flute and study with Thomas Allen on a Samling Foundation Masterclass. She is extremely grateful to Serena Fenwick for her assistance.