Andreas Aroditis (classical vocal)
(Cyprus)
Praised as an “amazingly adept and versatile performer” by Opera Today (Wes Blomster) and recognized by The New York Times for his convincing portrayals on stage (Vivien Schweitzer), Andreas Aroditis has performed multiple roles in renowned venues worldwide, from Avery Fisher Hall and the Israeli Opera House to the Teatro De Bellas Artes in Puerto Rico. As a finalist in the prestigious Lyndon Woodside Oratorio Competition, he also performed at Carnegie Hall.
He has taken on lead roles in productions such as “Gianni Schicchi,” “The Marriage of Figaro,” “Dido and Aeneas,” “The Ghosts of Versailles,” and “L’Heure Espagnole.” Additionally, he has enchanted audiences with his roles in musicals including “West Side Story,” “Les Misérables,” and “Annie.”
Recently, Andreas performed as a soloist in Mozart’s Requiem with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with esteemed artists such as Alkistis Protopsalti, Michalis Hatzigiannis, Giorgos Perris, Mariza Rizou, and Costas Cacoyannis. He participated in the world premiere of the oratorio “Weeping Madonnas” (by Marios Ioannou Ilias) with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra at the Presidential Palace, performed in the presence of the President of the Republic. With the TrakArt Orchestra, he has appeared on stage numerous times, recently premiering Aris Antoniades’ original work “The River Will Flow” to great acclaim.
Mr. Aroditis holds a Master’s degree in Music from The Juilliard School in New York, which he earned on a full scholarship. Throughout his career, he has received numerous scholarships and grants, including those from the Aspen Music Festival, the International Vocal Arts Institute (IVAI), the Bay Area Summer Opera Theatre Institute (BASOTI), the Novick Career Advancement Grant, and the George and Marie Vergottis Grant.
During his academic journey, he had the privilege of being mentored by legends such as Plácido Domingo and Sherrill Milnes. He has participated in summer programs and festivals in Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Bulgaria, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
Deeply committed to the education and development of aspiring performers, Andreas is a vocal performance instructor at both the University of Nicosia and European University Cyprus. He also coaches students at his private studio in Limassol. His students have won multiple international awards and distinguished honors and have been accepted into some of the world’s leading universities.