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Tania Kross: facts and frequently asked questions

Tania Kross is a mezzo-soprano from Curaçao. She sings opera and concerts, presents the Middagmagazine on Curaçao.nu every Friday, makes the podcast A Kross … and is a conference host.

Voice
Mezzo-soprano
From
Curaçao, where she also lives
Education
HKU (bachelor in classical voice, master in opera), International Opera Studio Amsterdam, Cardiff International Academy of Voice
Languages
Dutch, Papiamentu, English, Spanish
Honours
Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau (2024), Johannes Vermeerprijs (2023)
Bookings
Dorien Scholtens, Theaterbureau de Mannen

Who is Tania Kross

Who is Tania Kross?

Tania Kross is a mezzo-soprano from Curaçao. She sings opera and concerts in the Netherlands and abroad, presents the Middagmagazine on Curaçao.nu, makes the podcast A Kross … and is a conference host. She won The Masked Singer on RTL 4.

Where is Tania Kross from?

Tania Kross was born in Curaçao and lives there too.

What kind of voice does Tania Kross have?

Tania Kross is a mezzo-soprano.

Where did Tania Kross study?

At the HKU in Utrecht: a bachelor in classical voice (1994 to 1999) and a master in opera (1999 to 2001). After that the International Opera Studio Amsterdam (2001 to 2002) and the Cardiff International Academy of Voice (2007 to 2008).

Which languages does Tania Kross speak?

Dutch, Papiamentu, English and Spanish.

Opera and concerts

Which opera roles does Tania Kross sing?

Among others Carmen, Rosina and Cherubino. The full overview is in her CV.

Where has Tania Kross sung?

Among others at De Nationale Opera, Glyndebourne, in Bregenz, at Carnegie Hall and at the Concertgebouw.

Which productions of her own has Tania Kross made?

With her company Krossover she made, among others, Katibu di Shon (2013), Carmen Revisited (2016 to 2019), Van Mozart tot Madonna (2019 to 2020), Van Curaçao tot Concertgebouw (2023) and Caribbean Christmas (2025, recorded by Omroep MAX), and the programme Kross 2000.

What is Katibu di Shon?

Katibu di Shon is the first opera in Papiamentu. Tania Kross released it in 2013 as her own production.

How do I book Tania Kross for a concert?

Through her booking agent Dorien Scholtens of Theaterbureau de Mannen. The contact details are under Contact on the homepage.

Awards and honours

Which awards has Tania Kross won?

Among others: first prize at the Cristina Deutekom Concours (2000), the Edison Publieksprijs for Corazón (2006), the Boeli van Leeuwen Prijs and the Radio 4 Prijs (2013), the oeuvre award of Harper’s Bazaar Woman of the Year (2023) and the Johannes Vermeerprijs (2023).

Which royal honour does Tania Kross hold?

In 2024 she became an Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau.

Has Tania Kross been nominated for a Grammy?

Yes. In 2009 she received a Grammy nomination for Marco Polo by Tan Dun, with De Nationale Opera.

Did Tania Kross take part in BBC Cardiff Singer of the World?

Yes. In 2003 she was the Dutch finalist at BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.

What is the Johannes Vermeerprijs?

The Johannes Vermeerprijs is the national prize for the arts in the Netherlands. Tania Kross received it in 2023.

Television and film

Did Tania Kross win The Masked Singer?

Yes. Tania Kross won The Masked Singer on RTL 4.

Which TV programmes has Tania Kross appeared in?

Besides winning The Masked Singer, among others in Beste Zangers, as a jury member of ARIA and as a mentor in ZING!.

Which films is Tania Kross in?

In Bon Bini Holland and Casa Coco. In the nature film Holland: Natuur in de Delta she is one of the voices.

Radio and podcast

What is the Middagmagazine?

The Middagmagazine is the radio programme Tania Kross presents on Curaçao.nu, every Friday from 12:00 to 14:00 Curaçao time. In the Netherlands that is 17:00 to 19:00 in winter time and 18:00 to 20:00 in summer time.

How do I listen to the Middagmagazine live?

On Fridays during the broadcast, there is a button at the top of this site to listen right away. You can also watch at curacao.nu/live. With this calendar event you get a reminder every Friday.

What is Tania’s Vakantieplan?

A radio programme by Tania Kross on Paradise FM.

What is the podcast A Kross …?

A Kross … is Tania Kross’s podcast. She talks with makers, thinkers and builders about culture, education and nation building. Each episode is named after the guest sitting across from her. All episodes are on the podcast page.

Who are the guests on A Kross …?

For the podcast, Tania spoke with Izaline Calister, Francis Sling, Samira Rafaela, Valika Smeulders, Levi Silvanie, Dionne Pietersz-Christiaan and Kurt Schoop. Each guest has their own page at taniakross.media/podcast.

Event host, masterclass and books

Is Tania Kross an event host?

Yes. Among other things, she hosted the Paleissymposium 2025, together with Ineke Sluiter, and The Art of Healing by Erasmus in 2026.

Does Tania Kross give masterclasses?

Yes, opera singing masterclasses. Read more in the masterclass description; requests go through her booking agent.

How do I book Tania Kross?

For performances, hosting, masterclasses and TV, everything goes through Dorien Scholtens of Theaterbureau de Mannen. Phone, WhatsApp and email are under Contact on the homepage.

What is Stichting Nos Teatro Korsou?

A foundation in Curaçao that Tania Kross founded.

Is Tania Kross a member of the Akademie van Kunsten?

Yes, Tania Kross is a member of the Akademie van Kunsten.

Updated on 28 October 2026. Everything on this page comes from Tania Kross’s CV and her homepage. Is something missing or not right? Let me know via contact.

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