Zsófia Bódi
Lyric Soprano
About Me
As a professional singer and music therapist I have built my career through diverse international experiences in Hungary, Austria, and Germany. Over the years, I have appeared in numerous solo and ensemble projects, with a particular focus on oratorio, song recitals, interdisciplinary and contemporary music performances. In addition to my singing career, I work as a teacher and music therapist. My work frequently brings me to hungarian, austrian, and german stages. Since March 2025, I have been living and working in Barcelona, using it as a base for my musical projects across Europe.
My repertoire includes next to the classical soprano roles in works by both contemporary hungarian and international composers, allowing me to explore new artistic dimensions. Collaborating as a soloist and chamber musician, I have worked under the baton of esteemed conductors such as Iván Fischer, Tamás Vásáry, and Gregory Vajda, as well as internationally renowned maestros Kobayashi Ken-Ichiro, René Jacobs, Helmuth Rilling, and Carlo Montanaro.
One of the most fulfilling aspects of my artistic journey is singing in high-level ensembles and co-creating unique musical experiences with other dedicated musicians. In my artistic practice, I aim not only to present refined musical articulation but also to express emotional depth and the uplifting essence of human connection. I believe that music, as a universal language, has the power to foster empathy, strengthen communities, and offer moments of inner freedom. It is a joy and honor to contribute to this through my voice.
Education
2019–2023 – Doctor of Liberal Arts (DLA), Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest
2013–2015 – Master’s Degree in Solo Singing, University of the Arts Bremen
Professors: Krisztina Laki, Thomas Mohr2009–2011 – Postgraduate Degree in Music Therapy, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
2008–2010 – Master’s Degree in Oratorio and Lied Singing, Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest, Professor: Katalin Halmai
2004–2008 – BA in Solo and Chamber Singing & Music Pedagogy, Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest
Professional Experience
2015 – Freelance solo and ensemble singer
2023–2024 – Soprano – WDR Rundfunkchor, Cologne
2022 – Soprano– Arnold Schönberg Chor, Vienna
2021–2022 – Vocal Coach / Singing Instructor – Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest
2021–2022 – Vocal Coach / Singing Instructor – Városmajor High School, Budapest
2019–2023 – Doctoral Fellow (DLA – Doctor of Liberal Arts) – Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest
2021–2022 – Music Therapist – National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Budapest
2018–2020 – Music Therapist – UNICEF, Bolyai Children’s Home, Budapest
www.unicef.hu/kilato-elmenyprogram2018–2019 – Music Therapist – Batthyány Kázmér Hospital, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, Kisbér
www.kisberkorhaz.hu2018–2019 – Music Therapist – Apró Lépések Association for Autism, Gyöngyös
www.aprolepesek.hu2017–2019 – Soprano – Hungarian National Choir, Budapest
2010–2017 – Soprano – Hungarian Radio Choir, Budapest
2010–2011 – Singing Instructor / Vocal Training – Benedictine Abbey Grammar School, Pannonhalma
2007–2009 – Organizer / Box Office – Bárka Theatre, Budapest
2006–2012 – Soprano – Purcell Choir, Budapest
Awards & Recognitions
Second Prize – Los Angeles International Franz Liszt Competition – 2021
Special Prize – Gabriela Benackova International Singing Competition – 2019
First Prize – Danubia Talents International Singing Competition in Vienna – 2018
Special Prize of the Hungarian State Opera – Simándy József Singing Competition – 2017
Thirs Prize – Simándy József Singing Competition – 2016
Semi-finalist – Franz Schubert & The Moderns Competition, Graz – 2015
Semi-finalist – Armel Opera Festival – 2015
Semi-finalist – Concours International de Musique de Chambre de Lyon – 2013
Annie Fischer Fellowship in Performing Arts – 2013-2015
Languages
Hungarian (native), German, English, Spanish
Repertoire
Opera
G. F. Händel: Julius Cesare – Cleopatra
Ch. W. Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice - Euridice, Amor
Johann Christian Bach: Lucio Silla – Giunia
W. A. Mozart: Die Zauberflöte – Pamina, 1st Dame, Königin der Nacht | Die Hochzeit des Figaro – Susanna | Cosi fan tutte – Fiordilidgi | Don Giovanni – Zerlina | Die Entführung aus dem Serail - Konstanze
J. Haydn: L'isola disabitata – Silvia
Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischütz – Ännchen
Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel und Gretel – Gretel
Jaques Offenbach: Le Mariage aux Lanternes – Anne Marie
G. Donizetti: Don Pasquale – Norina
Charles Gounod: Romeo et Juliette – Juliette | Faust - Marguerite
Georges Bizet: Carmen – Michaela
Giacomo Puccini: La Bohéme – Musetta
Igor Stravinsky: The Rake’s Progress – Anne
Leonard Bernstein: Candide – Kunigunde
André Previn: A Streetcar Named Desire - Blanche
Oratorio
J. S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion | Johannes-Passion | Weihnachts-Oratorium | Magnificat | Kantate: BWV 184, BWV 172, BWV 89
G. F. Händel: Messiah Dixit Dominus | Gloria | Theodora
A. Vivaldi: Magnificat
J. P. Pergolesi: Stabat Mater
H. Schütz: Wohl dem, der nicht wandelt in Rat der Gottlosen SWV 290 | Ich will den Herren loben allezeit SWV 306
W. A. Mozart: Messe in c-moll | Vado ma dove | Bella mia fiamma |Schon lacht der holde Frühling
J. Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten – Hanne | Die Schöpfnung | Nelson-Messe
G. Mahler: Das himmlische Leben – Symphony No.4., Sopran Solo
Darius Milhaud: Chansons de Ronsard
Eötvös Péter: Schiller, das energische Schönheit
Ensemble
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WDR Radio Choir
The WDR Rundfunkchor (West German Radio Choir) is one of Germany’s foremost professional choirs, based in Cologne. Known for its artistic versatility and refined sound, the ensemble performs a wide-ranging repertoire from early music to contemporary works, collaborating with leading orchestras, conductors, and international festivals. As part of the Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) broadcasting organization, the choir plays a significant role in Germany’s cultural landscape through both live performances and media productions.
In the 2023–2024 season, Zsófia Bódi sang as a soprano in the ensemble, participating in numerous concerts across Germany, Belgium, and Hong Kong. Through this collaboration, she deepened her engagement with a diverse musical repertoire and worked alongside internationally acclaimed musicians and conductors in outstanding artistic environments.
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Arnold Schönberg Choir
The Arnold Schönberg Choir is one of Austria’s most prestigious and versatile professional vocal ensembles. Founded in 1972 by conductor Erwin Ortner, the choir has become internationally renowned for its musical precision, expressive depth, and stylistic flexibility. Its repertoire spans from Renaissance polyphony to large-scale Romantic works and contemporary music, often performed in collaboration with leading orchestras and conductors.
Based in Vienna, the choir performs regularly at the Wiener Konzerthaus, Musikverein, and major opera houses and festivals across Europe. A frequent partner of the Concentus Musicus Wien, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Theater an der Wien, the ensemble is especially noted for its historically informed performances and acclaimed recordings.
Since 2023, Zsófia Bódi has been performing regularly with the Arnold Schönberg Choir as a soprano, taking part in concerts in Austria, Germany, Finland, and Belgium. Her collaboration with the ensemble reflects her deep affinity for stylistic diversity, precision, and the emotional richness that defines the choir’s work.
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K.POP
K.POP – the Kő-Papír-Olló (Rock-Paper-Scissors) Project was founded by three vocal performance artists: Bernadett Nagy, Sára Dezső, and Zsófia Bódi—trained singers who firmly believe that so-called “serious” music resonates much more deeply with the modern soul than commonly assumed.
They choose unconventional venues for their performances and create an atmosphere where the usual barriers between performers and audience dissolve, allowing genuine connection to emerge. Their collaboration began many years ago, and they have performed numerous concerts across Hungary.
During the pandemic, they produced a creative video series to defy the challenges of isolation and disconnection, bringing unique pieces from their repertoire to their audience. Through their YouTube channel, anyone can experience these performances, which include Bartók's two- and three-part pieces sung in unusual settings and interpretations.
Their programs are built around the works of Béla Bartók, enriched with music from various eras and vocal improvisation. They also support audience engagement through informal conversations and opportunities for co-creation.
K.POP Facebook
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Duo Brioso
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Neked8
The members of NEKED8 are professional musicians—both soloists and ensemble singers—who are open to both early and contemporary works of the vocal music repertoire. They unanimously believe that high-quality chamber music is rooted in focused collective work while preserving the individuality of each performer. Through their concerts, they aim to respond to the traumas of an accelerating world by offering visceral experiences through classical music.
The artists, graduates of the music academies in Budapest, The Hague, Bremen, and Graz, pursue solo careers while also performing as members and guest artists with outstanding ensembles and institutions, both in Hungary and abroad, including: Vox Luminis (Belgium), Netherlands Bach Society, Westdeutscher Rundfunkchor Köln, Purcell Choir Budapest, Hungarian National Choir, Örkény Theatre, and the Grammy Award-winning Hungarian Radio Choir.
In addition to Hungary’s most prominent concert halls and stages, they have appeared at distinguished international festivals and venues including: Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Kölner Philharmonie, Bachfest Leipzig, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Philharmonie Luxembourg, Festival Academy Budapest, Sala Sinfónica Madrid, Palau de la Música Barcelona, Slovenska filharmonija Ljubljana, and Helsinki Musiikkitalo.
Members: Zsófia Bódi, Márta Murányi, Bernadett Nagy, Sára Dezső, Lajos Fodré, Gábor Pivarcsi, Zsombor Cserményi, Szabolcs Hámori
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/8AKN6iNFFp8?si=-iV7aOkYgtx9dui9
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/neked8
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Italia, per sempre!
Four vocal artists have undertaken a musical journey through sunlit Italy, drawing on melodies from the 17th century to the present day.
The Italian tenor Julian Dionne is joined by singers Zsófia Bódi, Gergely Nógrádi, and Balázs Fellegi.
At the piano: Zoltán Neumark.