Tania Kross

Tania Kross, celebrated mezzo-soprano born in Curaçao, has a voice that has captivated audiences around the world. With classical training from the Utrecht Conservatory and the International Opera Studio in Amsterdam, she rose to international prominence after representing the Netherlands in the BBC Singer of the World competition in 2003 and being named “Rising Star” by the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam the following year.

Tania’s 25 year career has taken her to some of the world’s most iconic stages – from Carnegie Hall in New York to the Muziekverein in Vienna. She’s worked with the top opera houses including the Staatsoper Hannover, the Dutch National Opera, Hamburgische Staatsoper, Glyndebourne Festival and the Bregenzer Festspiele. She has toured around the world as a soloist with the leading orchestras including the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Het Concertgebouworkest and the London Symphony Orchestra.

In 2013, Kross initiated and starred in “Katibu di Shon” (written by Carel de Haseth), the first opera in Papiamentu and composed by Randal Corsen commemorating the abolition of slavery in the Dutch Caribbean. Through this groundbreaking work, she helped give voice to the island’s colonial history and cultural identity.

With a career that bridges tradition and transformation, Tania continues to innovate – through music, performance, and advocacy. She has been awarded many prizes in her career including the Boeli van Leeuwen Prize, Edison prize, Radio 4 prize, Johannes Vermeer Prize, Woman of the Year 2023 and also the honorable title of “Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau”

Whether on international stages or through her own production company “KrossOver” she is a powerful ambassador of Curaçaoan heritage and a force for artistic connection.

This year, Tania joins the Fleur de Marie Freedom Festival with her unmistakable voice and powerful presence – bringing music, memory, and meaning to the stage.