BIOGRAPHY
Astrid Kallenbach-Gustavson – Lyric Soprano
Astrid is a versatile lyric soprano with a rich, expressive voice and a strong stage presence. Originally from Leipzig, Germany, she studied classical voice under Steffi Schlegel and made her operatic debut as the fairy Senfsamen in Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Opera Leipzig. Early in her career, she was awarded first prize in Jugend musiziert in Sachsen, marking her as a promising young talent.
After relocating to Norway, Astrid continued to refine her artistry through advanced studies with some of the most respected voices in the field, including Professor Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz, Professor Viggo Pettersen (UiS), and tenor and vocal coach Matthew Marriott.
Her repertoire spans from Baroque and opera to operetta and musical theatre, allowing her to move effortlessly between styles while maintaining musical depth and dramatic clarity. Astrid has performed extensively both nationally and internationally, captivating audiences with her lyrical sensitivity and communicative power.
Selected Performances in Norway
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Micaëla in Bizet’s Carmen, Opera Rogaland
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Cabarett concert, Stavanger konserthus
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Opera And then there were none with Valen Vokalensemble – Stavanger konserthus, Sandnes kulturhus, Festiviteten Haugesund, Egersund
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Summer concerts at Stavanger konserthus, Utstein kloster and Foaje
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Charity concert at Preikestolen
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Pasjonsspill 2017, Stavanger domkirke
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Tromsø Operafestival
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Stavanger Kammermusikkfestival
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Operacafé, Festiviteten Haugesund
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Cantata concerts at Stokka kirke and Madlamark kirke
Soprano & Piano
Since 2005, soprano Astrid Kallenbach-Gustavson and pianist Milan Rabrenović have delighted audiences with a duo partnership marked by warmth, elegance, and genuine artistic joy. Their performances—heard in concert halls, churches, and festivals across Norway—invite listeners into a richly expressive world where opera, operetta, musical theatre, and sacred music are shared with both refinement and heart. Astrid’s luminous soprano communicates directly and generously, while Rabrenović’s piano playing offers a graceful, supportive presence; every program feels personal and alive. Together, they create concerts that are not only artistically polished but also welcoming, engaging, and memorable—an ideal choice for presenters seeking music that connects deeply with audiences and leaves them wanting more.
Since 2005, soprano Astrid Kallenbach-Gustavson and pianist Milan Rabrenović have delighted audiences with a duo partnership marked by warmth, elegance, and genuine artistic joy. Their performances—heard in concert halls, churches, and festivals across Norway—invite listeners into a richly expressive world where opera, operetta, musical theatre, and sacred music are shared with both refinement and heart. Astrid’s luminous soprano communicates directly and generously, while Rabrenović’s piano playing offers a graceful, supportive presence; every program feels personal and alive. Together, they create concerts that are not only artistically polished but also welcoming, engaging, and memorable—an ideal choice for presenters seeking music that connects deeply with audiences and leaves them wanting more.
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