EMA NIKOLOVSKA

Macedonian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska, who grew up in Toronto, has quickly become a celebrated recitalist and opera performer, having been a BBC New Generation Artist from 2019-2022 and a recipient of the prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award in 2022. She has performed at renowned venues across Europe and North America, including her 2024 Carnegie's Weill Hall debut and a recent North American recital tour with guitarist Sean Shibe. Nikolovska's voice is consistently described as "focused, rich, and velvety," capable of both profound dramatic skill and nuanced vocal colours. Her performances offer a captivating blend of technical assurance and expressive interpretation, perfectly suited for the intimate acoustics of the Telus Studio Theatre.