Kristina Vähi Explained

Kristina Vähi (2008-2014 Vähi-Matesen; born on 25 March 1973 in Tartu) is an Estonian opera singer (soprano) ^{[1] [2]}

In 1996 she graduated from Georg Ots Tallinn Music School. In 2003 she graduated from Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

From 2006 to 2014, she was an operatic soloist at Estonia Theatre., and between 1997 and 2007, she was a member of operatic group Operetta Scretta.

Since 2005, Vähi works as a vocalist in the accompaniment class of the Tallinn Music High School and since 2018, also as a singing teacher and vocal coach.^[3]

Awards:

• 1996: 1st prize in Klaudia Taev Competition

Roles

• Ernestine (Offenbach "Pitzelbergide salong", 1996, Estonian Music Academy)
• Danubia (Suppé "Kümme neidu ja ei ühtegi meest", 1998, Estonian Music Academy)
• Nicole and Etienne (Herman "Linnupuur", 1999, Smithbridge Productions)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vähi, Kristina - Eesti Entsüklopeedia . etbl.teatriliit.ee . 6 May 2021.
2. Web site: Kristina Vähi, Soprano . 2022-09-04 . Operabase . en.
3. Web site: Vähi, Kristina Estonian Music Information Centre . 2022-09-04 . www.emic.ee.