Photo by J. Camoletto Ⓒ 2023
ANNA PYCH
is a Polish soprano based in the United Kingdom. Her recent stage appearances include the world premiere of Edward Jessen's operatic sonic theatre work Syllable (nominated for the Ivors Composer Awards) in the role of Kael, Jennifer Hamilton's jukebox opera Strozzi! in the role of Paulina for TL Opera, and Blow's Venus and Adonis in the role of the Shepherdess for Blackheath Halls Opera. In scenes, she has appeared as Vixen in Janáček’s Cunning Little Vixen, Susanna in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, Walter in Catalani’s La Wally, Rosalinde in Strauss’ Die Fledermaus.
Anna will perform the role of A… in Edward Jessen’s experimental opera Plantation A… at the Grimeborn Opera Festival (Arcola Theatre, London) and Arnolfini Arts (Bristol) this autumn.
She has participated in masterclasses with renowned musicians such as Anne Sofie von Otter (Wigmore Hall masterclass series), Malcolm Martineau, Susan Bullock, Judith Howarth, John Mark Ainsley, Karen Cargill, Ailish Tynan and Dr Ron Morris. In collaboration with her duo partner Chiara Naldi, she curated a programme that celebrates the wealth of Polish musical heritage. The duo was chosen as 2023 SongEasel Young Artists.
Anna is currently studying towards her Masters degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland under Wilma MacDougall. She has graduated with First Class honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, United Kingdom, where she honed her craft under the tutelage of Sophie Grimmer and Andrew Matthews-Owen, and conducted research on empowering women in opera.
“sung with incredible skill”
“agile, bright soprano”
— Tamara Stein / Fringe Review
“Pych’s performance is haunting and full of quiet intensity, her ability to convey layers of emotion through subtle movements and vocal dexterity is exceptional.”
“remarkable soprano”
— Jess Conzalez / London Pub Theatres
“mellifluous control”
— Barbara Lewis / LondonGrip