Latvian soprano Vera Talerko is celebrated for her "engagingly rich, full voice" and remarkable agility in coloratura passages. A laureate of several international vocal competitions, Vera has garnered accolades including the first prize at the International Stenhammar Music Competition in 2022. Her opera repertoire includes Pamina “Die Zauberflöte”, Adina “L’elisir d’amore”, Micaela “Carmen” and many other roles.Veras recent highlights include her debut in Stockholm Royal opera, Gothenburg opera, Prague National opera and a significant appearance at the Hamburg State opera in the world premiere of "Venere e Adone," conducted by Kent Nagano. This season, she continues to captivate audiences in Prague and will perform as Michaela in Carmen at the Stockholm Royal Opera.

American tenor Jonas Hacker is celebrated for his “honeyed tone” and ability to bring characters to life, from Mozart to Britten. A finalist at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, he has performed major roles like Alfredo in La Traviata and Tamino in Die Zauberflöte. As an ensemble member at Bayerische Staatsoper, he sang a variety of roles, including Jaquino in Fidelio. Jonas has also performed Handel’s Messiah with the Philadelphia Orchestra and made his Carnegie Hall debut, now calling Oslo home as he continues his career.

César alternates his activity as a pianist with vocal coaching, teaching, and conducting. He is a full time repetiteur and conductor with the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. A native of Colombia, he enjoys an active career with engagements across the United States, in South America and Europe. His concert appearances include the Kennedy Center, the Norwegian National Opera, Detroit Symphony, and San Francisco Opera. César has been a guest performer and teacher at several universities in the United States, Colombia and Norway, and is a teaching artist of the Music Academy of the West. In addition to his work in Oslo, he is also a guest in the music staff of the San Francisco Opera and Vienna State Opera.