Elisabeth Teige

Elisabeth Teige has established herself as one of the most sought-after young dramatic sopranos in Scandinavia, known for her warm, beautiful timbre, intuitive musicality and compelling stage presence. ​ Born and raised in Ålesund in Norway, Elisabeth took her first musical steps as a percussionist in the school marching band. In high school she played the drums and sang pop music and Norwegian folk songs, before discovering a more classical tone in her voice. ​ After completing her studies at the Music Conservatory in Trondheim and the National Opera Academy in Oslo, she spent two seasons as a part of The Norwegian National Opera young artist program. ​ In November 2015 she made her Wagner debut as Senta in Der fliegende Holländer at the Norwegian National Opera, a performance which was r