Credits

Studies

2006 – 2009 MA opera singer, countertenor

Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts Stuttgart, Germany

Current studies: BA Theatre Arts, Middlesex University, London

2004 – 2006 conducting studies, Lorand Eötvös University Budapest

1991 – 2002 cello studies, Ferenc Farkas Conservatory Eger

List of Theatrical References

Oberon – Britten: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2007) Wilhelma Theatre Stuttgart Germany

Arsamene – Handel: Xerxes (2009-2010-2011) Hungarian State Opera

Smeton – Donizetti: Anna Bolena (2010-2011) National Theatre Pécs, HU

Aeneas – Purcell: Dido and Aeneas (2008) Theatre Konstanz, Switzerland

David – Handel: Saul (2015) Savaria Baroque Orchestra, HU

Kephisos – Vidovsky: Narcissos and Echo (2014) Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre

Pope Pius IX – Gyula Fekete: Excelsior! (2011) Hungarian State Opera

Mercurius – J. S. Bach: Phoebus und Pan (2008) Orchestra of the University Stuttgart

Summer, Secrecy – Purcell: The Fairy Queen (2008) Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim, GER

David – Handel: Saul (2007) Paulus-Orchestra and Choir Stuttgart Germany

Orlofsky – J. Strauss: Die Fledermaus (2005) Geza Gardonyi Theatre Eger, HUN

Further skills

Run, Swim, Ride a bike, Gym exercises, Whistle, Play the cello, Recitation, Voice-over, Make different characters by voice, Acting, Singing (various genres), Conducting, Improvisation, Ballroom dance, Work with disabled children, Work with animals, Horse riding (in progress)

Own created shows

Countertenor or What You Will – a recital of 400 years of Shakespeare songs from renaissance to jazz

2013 – Budapest. Aquincum Cultural Centre

2013 – Gyula, HU. International Shakespeare Festival

2015 – Budapest. Capital Library

YOUTUBE + SUBTITLE visual reference:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVoAVMB7ZyE&t=47s

Opera-vilag.hu – 14th February 2013 – by Gabor Boka

“My earlier impressions about the art of Gabor Birta are now enriched with new colours through the fact that his instrument is not only for playing grand opera or dramatic scenes but cheer without any sarcasm and humour as well … He proved us: the musical as genre stems from the traditional art songs… ‘Countertenor or what you will’ – sounds the title of the show. Each member of the full house audience can definitely answer: we will shows of this standard – even much more, please.”

Voice Of The Prophets – a Raoul Wallenberg memorial evening for the 100th anniversary of his birth.

2012 – Budapest. Opening event of the International Jewish Summer Festival

2018 – St Lawrence Church, London. Accompaniment on Handel’s organ.

The Handel Legend or An Unofficial Biography In 12 Arias – Presented for the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death. Written, sung and narrated by Gabor.

2009 – Stuttgart. Culture Institute of Hungary (in German)

2010 – Budapest. Culture Centre of Aquincum (in Hungarian)

2011 – Radio Bartok, HU. Live broadcast and opening concert of the season

YOUTUBE visual references:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYzM6qijinA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LfmwytyJBc