Tamara Radjenovic Biography

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Tamara Radjenović is a British-Montenegrin soprano based in the United Kingdom whose radiant voice and culturally engaged artistry have led her to perform from Tokyo to New York, London to Belgrade, captivating audiences on some of the most prestigious stages worldwide.

Named by Forbes Europe among its ‘30 Under 30 in Art and Culture’, she is a graduate of London’s Royal College of Music, where she awarded by scholarhip for undergaduate studies. She was mentored by the legendary Montserrat Caballé, who personally supported her career and featured her in gala events across Spain.

This year has brought a string of exceptional international achievements:

  • Tamara made her solo debut at Cadogan Hall in London, earning standing ovations and acclaim as one of the most exciting young voices on the British classical music scene.
  • In Tokyo, she debuted with the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, marking her entrance into the Japanese classical market.
  • At the EXPO Festival in Osaka, she proudly represented Montenegro, performing in Ray Garden Hall where she sang both the Montenegrin and Japanese national anthems — in both languages — and held a collaborative concert with leading Japanese musicians.
  • In Zagreb, she made a grand debut at the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, performing with the Croatian Radio-Television Symphony Orchestra and the Ivan Goran Kovačić Choir, under the baton of Ivan Josip Skender. With over 170 performers on stage, this concert was a major cultural event and an artistic triumph.
  • During the summer of 2025, she will debut in Turkey, performing at a leading festival in Bodrum alongside famed tenor Murhat Karahan, artistic director of the Ankara Opera.
  • In the summer of 2025, Tamara performed alongside Luka Šulić, former member of the internationally acclaimed duo 2Cellos, at a prestigious gala concert in Paris. The event brought together 15 prominent French musicians and was celebrated as a remarkable evening of cross-cultural musical collaboration, showcasing Tamara’s versatility and appeal on the international stage.
  • The year will culminate with a spectacular gala concert at the Sava Centar in Belgrade, one of the largest concert hall in Europe . This will be a massive production featuring more than 150 performers, the Belgrade Classic Symphony Orchestra, surprise guest artists, and conducted by the distinguished  maestro Koichiro Kanno (Japan). This event marks not only a personal homecoming, but a cultural highlight of the regional concert season.
  • This concert marks a continuation of Tamara’s tradition of annual New Year’s performances, which have been held at Belgrade’s prestigious Kolarac Foundation – often referred to as the city’s temple of music. There, she has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Makris Symphony Orchestra and the Belgrade Classic Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of distinguished conductors including Predrag Gosta, Srboljub Dinić, and Darko Butorac.

Tamara’s 2026 season already includes:

  • A return to Cadogan Hall in London for a new gala concert
  • A return to Lisinski  Hall in Zagreb for a new gala concert
  • A prestigious debut with the Munich Philharmonic, where she will open the Regensburg Festival in Germany with celebrated tenor Jonathan Tetelman
  • Carnegie Hall, Stern in New York

Her career has taken her to some of the world’s most notable stages. New York’s Carnegie Hall stands as a landmark in Tamara’s career. She made her debut there in 2018 in recital with tenor Mario Chang (a former winner of Plácido Domingo’s Operalia Competition), soprano Majo Morales and pianist Caroline Dowdle of London’s Royal Opera House and the Verbier Festival’s Atelier Lyrique. Tamara returned to the hall in 2019 with pianist Djordje Nešić of the Manhattan School of Music. A third engagement, planned for 2020, was cancelled as a consequence of the  covid pandemic.  Her grand return to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium is being planned in autumn 2026.

A Voice of cultural and humanity

Tamara is a passionate cultural ambassador and humanitarian. She served as face of the Council of Europe’s campaign “Block the hatred, share the love”, and performs regularly at fundraising galas and cultural diplomacy events.

Charity highlights include:

  • Sava Ball (Hofburg Palace, Vienna, 2024)
  • Claridge’s Gala for Lifeline (London)
  • St Sava Ball (London)
  • New Year’s concert for Montserrat Caballe foundation , Santa Maria del Marl (Barcelona )

Since October 2023, her renditions of the Montenegrin national anthem and the Anthem of Europe are broadcast daily on Montenegrin national television.

Tamara had the honor of performing in front of high-ranking officials – presidents, prime ministers, members of the diplomatic corps, as well as members of royal families.

 

Tamara’s music videos are presented on the Stingray CMusic channel, with special highlights being Carlos Gardel’s "Por una cabeza", Nino Rota’s "Parla più piano", and Guastavino’s "La rosa y el sauce". Also featured are her powerful interpretations of Verdi’s "Mercè, dilette amiche" and "Historia de un amor".

In addition to being recognized as a distinguished concert singer, Tamara has cultivated a remarkable presence on YouTube and social media, where her performances have amassed millions of views, further extending her global reach and influence in clasical music.