Soprano Irene Hoogveld graduated with Distinction at the Guildhall School of Music Masters program, where she was also awarded a Concert Recital Diploma for excellence in contemporary classical music.

Highlights of 2026 include the dual role of the Witch/Mother in Hänsel und Gretel (Opera Rebels/OPERA2DAY), Verdi’s Requiem, operetta at the Opera op de Parade festival, and the lead role of Cordelia in the world premiere of the opera Il re Lear. Her previous operatic roles include Santuzza, Tosca, Fremde Fürstin, Fiordiligi and Gilline/Dame van Dudzeele in Thijl, performing in venues as the Philharmonie de Paris, Wigmore Hall, Barbican Hall and the Concertgebouw Amsterdam.

Driven by a passion for contemporary and Dutch music Irene has performed over 15 premieres by current composers. As a librettist and composer, Irene created three operatic monodramas titled EER(S)T DE DAME and programmed a musically diverse Audiotour.

As a songstress Irene was invited to join the Dutch Lied Society in 2022 and in oratorio Irene sings works by composers as Mozart, Martin, Verdi, Poulenc, Dvořák, and Rossini. Irene is a Laureate of the International Vocal Competition 2022 and 2026, received a Stipend by the Dutch Wagner Society in 2023 and won the 2011 Euregio Vocal Competition.