Elles Venhuizen
Soprano
Soprano Elles Venhuizen (2000) graduated with distinction (9.5) from the Master of Music program at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in 2025, studying with Selma Harkink and receiving guidance from Roberta Alexander, Ira Siff, and Alexander Oliver.
Recent highlights include Le Rossignol in Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortilèges under Ed Spanjaard, her debut as Zerbinetta (Ariadne auf Naxos) in Berlin, touring with Dutch National Opera in Dido and Aeneas, performing Bibi in Ellen Reid’s p r i s m at the Royal Concertgebouw, Despina (Così fan tutte) with Opera Cherubino, and Blondchen (Die Entführung aus dem Serail) at Opera aan Zee (2024 & 2025).
She previously studied at ArtEZ Conservatory, graduating “Excellent” for her technical exam under Claudia Patacca, with her final project—Mozart’s Don Giovanni coached by Lenneke Ruiten—launching her opera career. Additional roles include Marie (Wozzeck) on national radio at the Grachtenfestival and performances of Giulio Cesare with Nederlandse Reisopera.
Elles speaks Dutch, English, German, and intermediate Italian.
Graduated with a grade of 9,5 from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (Master of Music, 2025).
In her hometown of Amsterdam, Elles gives singing lessons to the selection students of Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam.
Recent highlights:
debut as Zerbinetta (Ariadne auf Naxos) in Berlin and performances at the Royal Concertgebouw and Dutch National Opera.