Victoria Karkacheva

Biography Highlights

Charlotte Werther at Teatro alla Scala, the title role of Carmen at Teatro di San Carlo di Napoli, return to Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona as Olga Eugene Onegin, also Olga Eugene Onegin, Polina Pique Dame, Hélène in the new Dmitri Tcherniakov's production of War and Peace at the Bayerische Staatsoper, Judith in a new production of Bluebeard’s Castle at the Opéra de Lyon, which was recorded and broadcast by Medici TV. An alumna of the prestigious Young Artist Programme at the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, she made her operatic debut as Aglaya in a new production of Weinberg’s The Idiot.
Future seasons will see Victoria’s debuts in the leading roles at the Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro Real Madrid, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Grand Théâtre de Genève, Opéra national de Paris, and return to the Bayerische Staatsoper and Opéra National de Lyon among others.

A concert version of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle with Josep Pons, Iolanta with Kirill Petrenko in Berliner Philharmoniker and Baden-Baden Festival, debut with Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona in Mahler’s Third Symphony and with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, recital with the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker.

First Prize Winner and Birgit Nilsson Prize - Operalia 2021, First Prize Winner - Tenor Viñas Competition 2020. 

Reviews & Press

Teatro alla Scala - Massenet - Werther - Charlotte

Victoria Karkacheva's Charlotte, on the other hand, embodied this same élan.  Endowed with a majestic, wide-ranging vocal range, the Russian mezzo portrayed Charlotte as strong and impetuous

 

- Raffaele D'Eredità , Premiereloge-opera.com

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Beautiful timbre, with full centers and well timed treble rise

 

- Ugo Malasoma , Operaclick.com

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Karkacheva’s Soul Full of Light...
Charlotte is the reflection of Werther’s gaze. Her voice mirrors this recognition based on the purity of its source. In other words, mezzo-soprano Victoria Karkacheva as Charlotte was at the mercy of where Benjamin Bernheim as Werther was leading her. And this is a beautiful thing. Not once did Karkacheva doubt Bernheim’s tenderness or timid torment, instead her voice brought forth the very life force he summoned through the mysterious veil that is music’s powerful elixir. Karkacheva relished in “Il faut nous séparer” with Bernheim as he confessed his love for her. Although her announcement at the end proved fate otherwise, there was a sincerity to Karkacheva’s voice that made her more transparent and relatable. Her promise to marry Albert did not deter her from feeling her heart’s natural awakening to Werther’s confession. And this could very much be felt, planting a seed of hope in any listener no matter how many times they’ve seen this opera and know its brutal ending. All in all, chemistry was in the air! Karkacheva’s mezzo provided necessary roots to carry Bernheim’s tenor full of light into La Scala’s hall. The pair were in sync every note of the way especially during “Mais vous ne savez rien.” Charlotte’s arias “Hélas oui mes enfants” and “O Charlotte ange du devoir” ushered in waves of brilliance as her mezzo blossomed. Her palette of vocal colors were profoundly polished and garnered no resistance to their joy in delivery. Everything Karkacheva sang rang true and honest in the loving presence of Bernheim. These open arms made this production feel surprisingly new and timeless. A breath of fresh air filled the lungs of Massenet’s score as it pulsated anew.

 

- Jennifer Pyron , Opera Wire

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Opéra de Lyon - Béla Bartók - Bluebeard’s Castle - Judith

Having two mezzos singing the same role offers, as if being in an odd competition, is an unfortunate juxtaposition. Both Ève-Maud Hubeaux and Victoria Karkacheva delivered excellent performances, although the latter possesses a warmer and more versatile voice and her Hungarian diction was also better. 

 

- Zoltán Szabó , Bachtrack

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Barcelona Liceu - Tchaikovsky - Eugene Onegin - Olga

Olga, Tatyana’s sister, was mezzo-soprano Victoria Karkacheva, who did well

 

- José Irurzun , Seen and Heard International

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Muy convincdente la Olga de Victoria Karkacheva, tanto por su presencia escénica como por el instrumento exhibido, de un color oscuro muy atractivo. 

 

- Alejandro Martínez , Platea Magazine

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Olga, la jeune sœur spontanée et quelque peu écervelée de Tatiana a été confié à Victoria Karkacheva : une voix très riche, expressive et une actrice excellente. 

 

- Xavier Rivera , Crescendo Magazine

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Bayerische Staatsoper - Tchaikovsky - Eugene Onegin - Olga

Victoria Karkacheva gab eine souveräne Olga

 

- Benedikt Zacher , Bachtrack

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Bayerische Staatsoper - Prokofiev - War and Peace - Countess Hélène Visitowa

Victoria Karkacheva's appearance as Hélène is also very well cast, an interesting voice already heard in Lyon, a committed character, who portrays this light and dancing Hélène in contrast to her husband Pierre. A nice profile.

 

- Guy Cherqui , wanderersite.com

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Stage Highlights

At a glance: Victoria Karkacheva: news & press

2024-04-07

The new Season at Teatro Real is announced 

2024-03-27

New season at the Bayerische Staatsoper!

2024-02-01

Bayerische Staatsoper presents a new Pique Dame production with a stellar cast
 

2023-12-22

Victoria Karkacheva joins TACT

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