Dramatic soprano Irit Honora Stark combines an international career as an opera and concert soloist with the creation of original themed recital productions that bring together opera, culture, and musical storytelling.

 

In the Words of Distinguished Musicians

 

"A powerful and deeply expressive voice." 

— Daniel Barenboim

"A wonderful singer, exceptionally musical, a great artist." 

— Hilde Zadek

"Extraordinary musicality, dramatic expression and vocal power." 

— Udo Zimmermann

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Concerts and Recitals

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As a concert soloist, Irit Stark has appeared with leading orchestras in Israel and abroad, including the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra, the Israeli Opera Orchestra, the Tel Aviv Soloists Ensemble, and others.

Her recital appearances in Israel, Germany, France, England, the United States, Greece, and Ireland have been warmly received by audiences and critics alike.

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Signature Productions

 

Alongside her operatic career, Irit has created a distinctive series of signature concert productions that bring together opera with diverse musical traditions including Flamenco, Latin music, French chanson, Celtic music, Ladino, and other world traditions.

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her performances create immersive concert experiences that connect cultures through music and storytelling.

These original productions have been presented at festivals, theatres, and cultural events in Israel and abroad.

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Education

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Irit studied with Professor Vera Rózsa, Renata Scotto, and Professor Tamar Rachum.

She graduated with distinction from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, and continued her studies at the Opera Programme at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where her entrance audition was ranked first.

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She has participated in masterclasses with Franco Zeffirelli, Walter Berry, Professor Hilde Zadek, and other distinguished artists.

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Awards

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Among the scholarships and awards she has received are the America–Israel Cultural Foundation Scholarship, a scholarship from the Israeli Opera Association for advanced studies in New York, and the Tzfonot Tarbut Award for Outstanding Musicians.

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Teaching

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In addition to her performing career, Irit serves on the faculty of Ono Academic College and teaches at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio.

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Artistic vision

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Whether on the opera stage, in recital, or through her original concert productions, Irit Stark is dedicated to creating meaningful musical experiences that unite artistic excellence, cultural dialogue, and the power of storytelling.