Calendar
Calendar
Past Performances
Der rosenkavalier - Garsington
The Marschallin: Matilda Sterby
Baron Ochs: Andreas Bauer Kanabas
Octavian: Niamh O’Sullivan
Sophie: Soraya Mafi
Herr von Faninal: Ben McAteer
Marianne Leitmetzerin: Gweneth Ann Rand
Valzacchi: Robert Murray
An Italian tenor: Egor Zhuravskii
A notary: James Geidt
A commissar of police: Simon Wilding
The Marschallin’s major-domo: SangEup Son
Three noble daughters
Ana-Carmen Balestra
Llinos Haf Jones
Clover Kayne
A milliner: Ceferina Penny
A animal seller: Rhys Meilyr
Faninal’s major-domo: Alfred Mitchell
An innkeeper: Tomos Owen Jones
Creative Team
Conductor: Finnegan Downie Dear
Director: Bruno Ravella
Designer
Gary McCann
Lighting Designer
Malcolm Rippeth
Philharmonia Orchestra
Garsington Opera Chorus
Garsington Opera Children’s Chorus
Cover showcase
Cover showcase of the Importance of being Earnest by Gerald Barry. Ana-Carmen will be portraying the role of Cecily
COVER run Importance of being Earnest
Cover run of Importance of being Earnest, Ana-Carmen will be playing Cecily
EFFEA Bratislava TOUR
Inspired by Ana-Carmen’s Argentine roots, Hadewych van Gent, Vitor Noah and Ana-Carmen have created a vibrant yet intimate program that brings immediacy and a fresh perspective to well-known songs as well as chamber classical works, arranged for the unusual combination of voice, cello, and guitar. The program was created in collaboration with and commissioned by four international summer festivals – Wonderfeel (NL), Istanbul Music Festival (TR), Valley of Arts (HU), and Viva Musica! festival (SK) – and is part of the EFFEA residency (European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists), carried out under the auspices of the European Festivals Association.
EFFEA VAlley of the Arts TOUR
Inspired by Ana-Carmen’s Argentine roots, Hadewych van Gent, Vitor Noah and Ana-Carmen have created a vibrant yet intimate program that brings immediacy and a fresh perspective to well-known songs as well as chamber classical works, arranged for the unusual combination of voice, cello, and guitar. The program was created in collaboration with and commissioned by four international summer festivals – Wonderfeel (NL), Istanbul Music Festival (TR), Valley of Arts (HU), and Viva Musica! festival (SK) – and is part of the EFFEA residency (European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists), carried out under the auspices of the European Festivals Association.
Recital Kasteel van Amerongen
Ana-Carmen Balestra & Daan Boertien give a recital in the beautiful gardens of the Kasteel van Amerongen
Radio performance
Ana-Carmen gives a little preview of her recital on the 11th of August on the radio
Genomineerden GrachtenfestivalPrijs 2026
On this night the winner will be chosen, other finalists will be Sasja Witteveen (Double bass) and Eduard Preda (piano)
Phil open up 2026
Together with Julius Backer they will give a fun festive program on the PHIL OPEN UP 2026
Radio performance Muziekfabriek
Ana-Carmen will perform live on the Muziekfabriek radio program.
National anthem Rugby England VS Argentina
Argentina vs. England Rugby Match – National Anthem
Date: 23 November 2025
Location: Twickenham Stadium, London
Performance of the National Anthem ahead of the Argentina vs. England rugby match.
Misa a Buenos Aires - Martín Palmeri
Kamerkoor Sjanton presents Misa a Buenos Aires, also known as Misatango, by Argentine composer Martín Palmeri. This contemporary work blends traditional Latin Mass texts with the rhythms and melodies of the Argentine tango, creating a fusion of classical and Latin American musical traditions. The choir is accompanied by the Orquesta Tango Nuevo, featuring renowned musicians Roger Helou on piano and Santiago Cimadevilla on bandoneon. The program also includes a cappella choral settings of poetry by Spanish-language poets such as Pablo Neruda and Federico García Lorca, set to music by contemporary composers. The performances will be held on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at the Tuindorpkerk in Utrecht.
Misa a Buenos Aires - Martín Palmeri
Kamerkoor Sjanton presents Misa a Buenos Aires, also known as Misatango, by Argentine composer Martín Palmeri. This contemporary work blends traditional Latin Mass texts with the rhythms and melodies of the Argentine tango, creating a fusion of classical and Latin American musical traditions. The choir is accompanied by the Orquesta Tango Nuevo, featuring renowned musicians Roger Helou on piano and Santiago Cimadevilla on bandoneon. The program also includes a cappella choral settings of poetry by Spanish-language poets such as Pablo Neruda and Federico García Lorca, set to music by contemporary composers. The performances will be held on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at the Tuindorpkerk in Utrecht.
Anne Frank - Juliana Hall
A powerful performance of The Diary of Anne Frank at the JW3 Centre, directed by Talia Stern and portrayed by Ana-Carmen Balestra accompanied by Su Choung, brought Anne’s story to life with depth and sensitivity.
341-351 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6ET
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
Presentation | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs in the Dutch Classical Talent finalists presentation in Utrecht.
Gracias a la vida; Een ode aan het leven! | Dutch Classical Talent
Ana-Carmen performs a solo recital tour with music from Piazzolla, Poulenc and Mercedes Sosa.
La Révolution de Carmen | Opera2Day & B'Rock Ensemble
Ana-Carmen performs the role of Michaela in this revolutionary production of Bizet’s opera.
A World Turned Upside Down: The Diary of Anne Frank | Waterperry Opera Festival
Ana-Carmen performs the role of Anne Frank in this performance of Anne Frank’s diary set to music by Juliana Hall.
Recital | Keep an Eye Foundation
Ana-Carmen performs a recital for the Keep an Eye Foundation in Amsterdam.
Night of Opera | MPDuo & Zing klassiek!
Ana-Carmen is the Soprano Soloist for these concerts with MPDuo and Zing klassiek!
Canciones de España y Latino America | Instituto Cervantes Utrecht
Ana-Carmen performs songs from Spain and Latin America with pianist Daan Boertien at the Instituto Cervantes Utrecht.
Night of Opera
Ana-Carmen is a Soprano Soloist in this Night of Opera alongside a community chorus.
Private Concert | Philharmonic Haarlem
Ana-Carmen is a Soprano Soloist for this private concert with Philharmonic Haarlem.
Wigmore Hall English Song Recital | National Opera Studio
Ana-Carmen is a Soloist in this recital of music by English composers.
Opera Rebels
Ana-Carmen performs as a Soprano Soloist alongside mezzo-soprano Roza Herwig and pianist Julius Backer for Opera Rebels.