Antonina Ermolenko
Zemfira
Ukrainian-Canadian soprano Antonina Ermolenko has earned international acclaim for her
versatile vocal range, technical prowess, and profound lyricism, along with her captivating stage
presence. Her musical approach blends the timeless qualities of the Golden Age of opera with a
distinctive, character-driven style.
Ms. Ermolenko has collaborated with esteemed theatres such as Livorno’s Teatro Goldoni,
Freiburg’s Die Schönen Musiktheater, Ottawa’s New Opera Lyra, and Opéra de Québec. She has
graced renowned venues worldwide, including Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio and Meridian Arts
Centre’s George Weston Hall, the historic Ekhof Theater Gotha, and the Danny Kaye Playhouse
in New York. Antonina has performed with prominent orchestras, including the Orchestra of the
National Theatre of ConstanÅ£a, Thüringen Philharmonie, and Johann Strauss Orchester
Wiesbaden.
Her repertoire spans a wide array of operatic roles, from Bellini’s Norma and Mozart’s Donna
Anna to Puccini’s Tosca, Verdi’s Lady Macbeth, Tchaikovsky’s Tatyana, and Wagner’s Sieglinde.
Upcoming season highlights include portraying Zemfira in Aleko with New Opera Lyra, Judith in
Bluebeard’s Castle with Opera by Request, and a series of concerts and recitals featuring works
by Wagner, Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky, and Strauss.
A passionate advocate for the music of her native Ukraine, Antonina regularly champions
Ukrainian composers, promoting their works in her concerts and recitals.