Imogen Baker is a British lyric coloratura soprano currently studying at the Swiss Opera Studio in Biel, Switzerland. She is gaining recognition for her technical agility, engaging stage presence, and ability to bring both comedic and dramatic roles to life.
Imogen's operatic repertoire spans from Baroque to contemporary music, with upcoming performances including Laurette (Le Docteur Miracle, Bizet) with the Swiss Opera Studio in April 2025 and Papagena (Die Zauberflöte, Mozart) with Theater Orchester Biel Solothurn on their 2025 autumn tour. In March 2025, she will appear as the soprano soloist in C.P.E. Bach’s Magnificat with the Royal Leamington Spa Bach Choir.
Recent operatic engagements include Zerbinetta (Ariadne auf Naxos, Strauss) and Bubikopf (Der Kaiser von Atlantis, Ullmann) with the Swiss Opera Studio. Previously, she performed Norina (Don Pasquale, Donizetti) and Lucia (The Rape of Lucretia, Britten) in opera scenes at the Royal Academy of Music. Additional performances include Garsenda (Francesca da Rimini, Zandonai) and Miss Spink (Coraline, Turnage).
Imogen trained at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, earning a Bachelor of Music, and at the Royal Academy of Music, where she completed a Master of Music. She was awarded the John Ireland Prize and the Edwards Brooks
Lieder Prize in recognition of her artistry. As a recitalist, she has performed at prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall and Regent Hall, showcasing a wide-ranging repertoire.
Beyond opera, Imogen has worked on innovative projects, including Glyndebourne’s Opera Lab and the Royal Academy of Music’s Opera Makers programme, where she collaborated with contemporary directors and composers. Her early musical foundation was shaped by her time as a chorister with Winchester Cathedral Girls’ Choir, where she performed at high-profile venues, including the BBC Proms.
Currently coached by Marcus Niedermeyr and Riccardo Bovino, Imogen continues to refine her craft and expand her repertoire. Alongside her performance career, she is the Audience & Engagement Manager for the Waterperry Opera Festival, reflecting her commitment to fostering connections between artists and audiences.