Dutch Soprano, Bibi Simons, is establishing herself as a versatile emerging artist. Ms. Simons most recent performance credits include the role of Despina in the Berlin Opera Academy’s production of Così fan tutte and the role of Zora (Svadba) by Ana Sokoloviç under the musical direction of Djordje Nesic at the Manhattan School of Music. Additional roles include Zerlina (Don Giovanni), Barbarina (Le Nozze di Figaro) and Fortuna (L’incoronazione di Poppea).

A frequent collaborator of new music, Ms. Simons has premiered works by composers including Tamara McLeod, Lin Qiao, Marcelo Ramirez and Meiling Wu.

Ms. Simons graduated in May 2024 with a Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music where she is a student of Joan Patenaude-Yarnell. Ms. Simons holds a Bachelor of Music from the Fontys Academy of the Arts. Additionally, Ms. Simons undertook specialized study in French repertoire while studying at the Conservatoire de Versailles.