Kartal Karagedik is one of the most distinguished artists of his generation. With his strong, virile baritone voice, exuberant stage presence, and charismatic personality, he captivates audiences both in concerts and on the opera stage. He has achieved success in over 40 leading roles at renowned theaters and festivals throughout Europe. Known for his artistic versatility, he has garnered acclaim in a wide range of roles, including Mozart’s Conte Almaviva (“Le Nozze di Figaro”), Donizetti’s Enrico (“Lucia di Lammermoor”), Verdi’s Renato (“Un ballo in maschera”), Puccini’s Lescaut and Marcello (“Manon Lescaut”,”la Bohème”), Rossini’s Dandini (“La Cenerentola”), Berlioz’s Chorèbe (“Les Troyens”), and the title role in Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.

“Photography, much like music, is a magical communication medium for me. It allows me to share how I perceive the world. I draw inspiration from the interplay of contrast and purity in light and shadows, the depth of human emotions, and the overall shape and composition…

This unique perspective inspires both my photography and singing. When I photograph, I approach it as if I were singing it, and when I sing, it’s as though I’m capturing a scene through a lens.”

                                                                     – Kartal Karagedik