YELENA DUDOCHKIN

ABOUT YELENA

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Yelena Dudochkin, soprano, has captivated audiences across the world with her expressive stage presence, rich soprano voice, and powerful interpretations.  Her recent roles include Tatyana in Eugene Onegin, Violetta in La Traviata, Snow Maiden in Snow Maiden, Brigitta in Iolanta, Gilda in Rigoletto, Norina in Don Pasquale, Chernyafka in Magic Mirror, Manon in Manon, Podtochina’s Daughter in The Nose, and Marfa in Tsar’s Bride, with a wealth of companies including Opera Boston, New Opera NYC, Commonwealth Lyric Theater, Opera Classica Europa, and The Mariinsky Opera Young Artists. A recipient of over 20 awards and honors, and notably, her world-premier performance in Magic Mirror (Chernyafka) was honored with the 2014 American Prize in Opera.  Read More…

NEWS

“Music is not a luxury. It’s essential.” -an Interview with Yelena Dudochkin by Haute Living

“Music is not a luxury. It’s essential.”
This is just one of the powerful truths shared by Yelena Dudochkin, acclaimed opera singer, entrepreneur, and cultural leader, and last but not least, a beloved jury member of VIRTUOSOS – in her recent Haute Living Executive Interview.

From her unique journey spanning Wall Street to the world’s top stages, to her call for reinvestment in the arts as a core part of American identity, this conversation is an urgent and inspiring read for anyone who cares about culture,

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November 18, 2025

Performance Talk at World Economic Forum in Davos

Yelena delivered two live performance talks at the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, speaking about the power of classical music and its importance to connecting with our authentic selves and to each other. She was also the featured artist filmed in a documentary on the Fourth Industrial Revolution currently in development for major TV networks.

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March 3, 2020
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PERFORMANCES

Domingo-Hauser-Dimash

On April 18 , 2026, the MVM Dome in Budapest will host an exceptional musical event where Plácido Domingo, HAUSER and Dimash Qudaibergen will share the stage together for the first time. This special occasion brings together three influential and outstanding artists, who are loved and admired around the world, and their meeting is not just a joint performance – it is a meeting of three artistic galaxies.

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March 2, 2026

Virtuosos Spring Gala Concert

Virtuosos Spring Gala concert showcases finalists of the 2025 Virtuosos International Competition and features guest star juror, soprano Yelena Dudochkin with the Budapest Radio Symphony orchestra, Jànos Kovàcs, conductor. This concert is broadcast on Hungarian national radio!

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November 18, 2025

Placido Domingo 85th Birthday Celebration

Opera Legend Placido Domingo will celebrate his 85th Birthday in Bratislava with a magnificent gala evening on March 17th at the Peucheat Arena and will feature distinguished guest soloists including soprano Yelena Dudochkin, Adriana Kucerova, tenor Pavol Breslik, and violinist Teo Gertler.

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November 18, 2025
Highlights

LISTEN

Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 Recorded live from Carnegie Hall, United Nations Concert for a Sustainable Planet, September 2018

“Bess you is my woman now”
from Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin
Yelena Dudochkin, soprano
Phillip Lima, baritone
Ronald Feldman, conductor
Longwood Symphony Orchestra

Five Eliot Landscapes, Thomas Adès Op.1″Virginia” (New England Premiere)
Live concert in Jordan Hall

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Acclaim from the Stage

Yelena Dudochkin contributed a shimmering ‘Je veux vivre’
– The Boston Music Intelligencer
Yelena has a gorgeous, expressive and rich voice. Her performance was one of the true pearls of the opera.
– Victoria Kupchinetskaya, Voice of America
Ms. Dudochkin’s acting and singing gave depth to what might have been merely a sinister figure.
– Joel Benjamin, Theater Pizzazz
Yelena amazed the audience with brilliantly clear and difficult coloratura passages she seemed to sing with ease.
– Kontakt Magazine
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