Irene Kurka

Irene Kurka, born in 1974 in Darmstadt, Germany, is a soprano known for her contributions to classical music. She studied voice under Reri Grist at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München and later with Barbara Hill Moore and Nancy Hermiston. Kurka's repertoire includes music theater and oratorio roles, but she is particularly noted for her interest in contemporary art songs. She has premiered numerous works and collaborated with various ensembles such as the e-mex-ensemble, notabu-ensemble Düsseldorf, Kölner Vokalsolisten, and La Tenerezza. Her discography features albums like Chants (2017) and Beten.Prayer (2015). Kurka has received several awards, including the Wolfram von Eschenbach Encouragement Award in 2013 and the Wolfram von Eschenbach Encouragement Award in 2014.