The artists

Oslo Symphony Orchestra

We are proud to announce that the Oslo Symphony Orchestra will once again be playing for dancing at the Oslo Opera Ball.

As one of the country's leading orchestras, they have been an essential part of the ball for many years, and their participation guarantees a musical experience of the highest quality.

Look forward to an evening where tradition meets exceptional musicality, as only the Oslo Symphony Orchestra can deliver.

Artister fra 2026:

Daniel Matoušek – Rodolfo

Daniel Matoušek is a Czech tenor and a permanent member of the National Theatre Opera in Prague since the 2022/23 season. His repertoire includes roles such as Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Nemorino (L’elisir d’amore), and Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi). He will make his debut at the Royal Opera House in London in the 2025/26 season and has performed widely across Europe and internationally. His debut album O sole mio was released in 2024.

Grazia Sinagra - Mimi

Grazia Sinagra is an Italian soprano, praised for her versatility in both operatic and sacred repertoire. She graduated with highest honors from the Conservatories of Palermo and Trapani and has trained at Teatro Comunale di Bologna. A prizewinner at several international competitions, she has performed leading roles such as Mimì (La Bohème), Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), Countess Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro), and Norma, and has appeared on major Italian stages including Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Teatro Carcano in Milan. She is also an active concert artist, performing extensively across Italy and abroad.

Aleksander Nohr - Schaunard

Aleksander Nohr is a Norwegian baritone, recognised for his warm, lyrical voice and strong stage presence. He is a permanently employed soloist at the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet in Oslo, where he regularly appears in roles such as Dandini (La Cenerentola), Schaunard (La Bohème), and Nick Shadow (The Rake’s Progress). He has performed with leading Nordic orchestras and opera companies and is also an acclaimed interpreter of oratorio and lied repertoire.

John Daugherty - Marcello

John Daugherty is an American baritone known for his warm tone and expressive stage presence. He has performed leading and supporting roles with opera companies in the United States and internationally, spanning a wide range of standard repertoire. He appears as Marcello in La bohème, bringing vitality, lyricism, and dramatic nuance to one of opera’s most beloved baritone roles.

Edgars Ošleja - Colline

Edgars Ošleja is a Latvian bass-baritone recognized for his dark timbre, musical sensitivity, and strong stage presence. He has performed a wide range of roles in the operatic repertoire across Europe, appearing with opera houses and festivals in both leading and supporting roles. He appears as Colline in La bohème, bringing depth and humanity to the philosopher of the Bohemian circle, most notably in Colline’s poignant farewell aria.

Pietro Simone - Benoit

César Cañón - Pianist

César Cañon is a pianist, vocal coach, and conductor. He is a full-time répétiteur and conductor with the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, where he works closely with singers and productions across the operatic repertoire. Originally from Colombia, he enjoys an active international career with engagements throughout Europe, the United States, and South America. His appearances include institutions such as the Kennedy Center, the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and San Francisco Opera. In addition to his performance work, César is active as a teacher and coach, and has been a guest artist at universities and music institutions in the United States, Colombia, and Norway. He is also a teaching artist at the Music Academy of the West, and regularly collaborates as a guest member of the music staff with both San Francisco Opera and Vienna State Opera.

Bjørn David Fevåg (DAVIDO) - Magician

Magician DAVIDO – Bjørn David Fevåg – is a legendary figure in Norwegian magic, known from decades of television appearances. He is the only Norwegian two-time FISM World Champion, winning titles in Manipulation (1982) and Stage Magic (1985), and holds a Guinness World Record as the world’s fastest magician. With over 50 years on stage, Davido continues to perform internationally and is an active force in preserving and developing the magic arts in Norway.