"One of the most remarkable voices in European opera"
Goethe-Institut
"A masterful tenor"
Frankfurter Allgemeine, Jürgen Kesting
"He's magnificent"
Opernwelt
"Simply outstanding"
Der Westen
"Absolutely sensational"
Radio Iris
INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARD 2026 NOMINATION
The recently released album Sounds of Eggenberg, featuring Valdemar Villadsen as a soloist with ÄrtHouse 17 under the direction of Michael Hell, has been nominated for an International Classical Music Award 2026 (ICMA) in the category Baroque Vocal Album of the Year.
A HIGH-FLYING MESSIAH
Recently, Valdemar Villadsen achieved notable success in a series of acclaimed performances of Handel’s Messiah with Camerata Copenhagen in Copenhagen.
In Politiken, music critic Thomas Michelsen highlighted the exceptional musical level of the performances, singling out Villadsen as a “remarkably agile and soaring tenor soloist” with complete command of the ornamentation and stylistic nuances of 18th-century vocal music. With an established international career, Villadsen brought both virtuosity and flair to the performances, impressively adding extra high notes where musically appropriate—an approach that perfectly embodied the spirit of artistic confidence and brilliance.
SUCCESS AT THE STAATSOPER BERLIN
Valdemar received outstanding reviews for his leading role in Bernard Foccroulle’s Cassandra at the Staatsoper Berlin (Berlin State Opera). Critics praised his performance in glowing terms, describing it as “stunning” and “excellent,” and highlighting his strong stage presence, musical authority, and expressive depth in this critically acclaimed production.
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Parental Leave During the 2025/26 Season
Following a number of exceptionally busy international seasons, Valdemar has been on parental leave for most of the 2025/26 season. During this period, he has remained selectively active through a limited number of concert appearances and recording projects, while intentionally stepping back from a full performance schedule.
Valdemar will return to full opera and concert activity in the 2026/27 season.
BIO
Danish tenor Valdemar Villadsen graduated from the soloist class at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. He has since established himself as an in-demand tenor throughout Europe.
Engagements have brought Valdemar to the Staatsoper Berlin - Unter den Linden, Royal Opera House La Monnaie in Brussels, Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen, Wiesbaden State Opera, Berliner Philharmonie, and the Royal Albert Hall.
Being a very versatile high tenor, Valdemar regularly performs music by Bach, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Rameau, Lully, Charpentier, Purcell, Monteverdi, Haydn, Mozart, as well as numerous contemporary composers.
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VALDEMAR'S BLOG
Stage presence
As a kid I wanted to be an actor. I was a nerdy kid – a Shakespeare fan. When I was twelve I performed Hamlet on my paper theatre in its original length: five hours (shortening would have been, of course, cheating!). Without my mom's homemade cookies, it would have been a traumatising experience for the incarcerated...
“In the leading role as the Evangelist, Valdemar Villadsen was simply outstanding – effortless (also in the melismatic tenor arias), delicate and with cantabile richness.”
Der Westen
“In the leading role Valdemar Villadsen is both touching, surprising, strong and sensitive. And vocally a perfect cast for this demanding role.”
Aarhus Stiftstidende
"Valdemar Villadsen has an emotionally rich sound, sustained notes, pure, warm and bright, that brings heaven to earth and stops time for a few moments. Hopefully the record companies will pick up on this man."
Caroline Leiden, blog
“All the soloists produced singing of the highest quality. Especially Villadsen’s swan-aria was both funny, playful and delivered with an extraordinary stage-presence.”
Hamar Arbeiderblad
“Valdemar Villadsen enchanted the audience with magnificent tenor splendor and acrobatic coloraturas.”
Oberbadisches Volksblatt