Our Soloists: Excellence on Stage
The heart of Solo Semble lies in our artists—outstanding individuals who are at home on Europe's renowned opera stages. Each of them brings not only technical brilliance and years of international experience, but also a deep dedication to our shared mission. As a dynamic chamber opera ensemble, we unite brilliant opera soloists in Berlin into a powerful musical entity. We believe that the human voice is the most direct expression of emotion. Our soloists are not merely virtuosos in their field, but co-creators of our artistic vision. Discover the impressive backgrounds of the artists whose passion and personality make Solo Semble so distinctive.
Roman Poboinyi
Tenor
Roman Poboinyi is a lyric tenor with profound interpretive power who has been firmly established in the German opera scene for over a decade. Since 2024, he has been active at the renowned Deutschen Oper Berlin. In parallel, as a leading soloist, he shapes the artistic vision of the Solo Semble ensemble.
A central chapter of his solo career in Germany was his long-standing permanent engagement as a soloist at the Staatstheater Augsburg (2017–2024). Here, he mastered a broad spectrum of major roles in his repertoire, including TaminoDie Zauberflöte), Alfredo (La Traviata), Edgardo (Lucia di Lammermoor) und Rosillon (Die lustige WitwePreviously, he made guest appearances at the Oper Stuttgart and interpreted demanding roles such as Hoffmann (Hoffmanns Erzählungen) and Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi).
Beyond the opera stage, Roman Poboinyi is internationally sought after in the concert and oratorio repertoire. He regularly excels in the great tenor parts in masterpieces such as Bruckner's Te Deum, Orff's Carmina Burana, Gounod's Messe solennelle and Schubert's Schwanengesang.
His artistic versatility is further documented by the highly acclaimed CD recording of Richard Flury's opera Der schlimmheilige Vitalis with the Nuremberg Philharmonic, released worldwide under the renowned British label Toccata Classics.
Roman Poboinyi perfected his academic training with a master's degree at the Staatlichen Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart under the world-renowned baritone Prof. Georg Nigl. He completed his initial academic path in opera singing at the National Music Academy of Ukraine in Kyiv under Prof. Oleksandr Vostryakov, having previously successfully completed medical studies.
Daria Bardash Dramatic Coloratura Soprano
Daria Bardash combines a profound European vocal tradition with an intense stage presence. Her concert career has taken her to renowned stages. Among her defining milestones is her performance at the Berliner Philharmonie, where she sang the soprano parts (Gabriel and Eve) in Joseph Haydn's Die Schöpfung under the baton of Thomas Hennig. In the contemporary repertoire, her notable roles include Gerda in Giordano Bruno da Nascimento's . and the Primadonna Theatre Behind the Sculptures (Kyiv).
Her repertoire demands the highest technical precision and vocal flexibility. It encompasses central roles of Western opera literature, such as the Queen of the Night (Die Zauberflöte), Konstanze (Die Entführung aus dem Serail) and Gilda (Rigoletto). With the same dedication, she commits herself to the leading roles of Ukrainian operatic classics, including Oksana in Hulak-Artemovsky's Zaporozhian Cossack beyond the Danube and Natalka in Lysenko's Natalka Poltavka,.
She completed her academic training in opera singing with a Master of Arts degree. She was mentored by leading soloists of the National Opera of Ukraine and the National Philharmonic (Prof. Svitlana Kysla, Prof. Elvira Kolosova). The internationally acclaimed tenor Kaludi Kaludov aptly summarizes her profile: "Daria Bardash possesses a rare stage magnetism—a combination of fire, crystalline purity, and great artistry."
The internationally acclaimed tenor Kaludi Kaludov aptly summarizes her profile:
"Daria Bardash possesses a rare stage magnetism—a combination of fire, crystalline purity, and great artistry."
Vadym Bardash
Lyric Baritone
Vadym Bardash is a lyric baritone valued for his velvety vocal depth, stylistic finesse, and powerful stage presence. Based in Berlin, he brings his extensive theatrical experience to the Solo Semble ensemble, significantly shaping its artistic profile.
A defining foundation of his solo career was his six-year engagement as a principal soloist at the National Operetta Theater of Kyiv, one of Ukraine's leading musical theaters. During this time, he developed a multifaceted repertoire, which includes the title role in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin,Schaunard in Puccini’s La Bohème, the Sultan in Hulak-Artemovsky’s Zaporozhian Cossack beyond the Danube, Mykola in Lysenko’s Natalka Poltavka, and numerous other principal roles in both opera and operetta.
Beyond the classical canon, Vadym Bardash demonstrates a distinct versatility in contemporary music and theater projects. His performances as the Author in the musical Salomon und Sulamith, as well as the Pilot in Giordano Bruno da Nascimento’s modern opera Der letzte Schnee, have been equally appreciated by critics and audiences alike ..
Vadym Bardash completed his academic training with a Master of Arts degree in opera singing at the renowned National Tchaikovsky Music Academy of Ukraine (Kyiv Conservatory). He began his journey at the Kosenko Music College in Zhytomyr under the People's Artist Oleksandra Vareha. He continuously refines his craft through exchanges with leading European vocal coaches and within the framework of international masterclasses.