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Clients & Prestigious Venues
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Past clients and venues include Royal Albert Hall, Lancaster House, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BAFTA, Heart Radio, ITV, Belvoir Castle, University of Cambridge, Galeries Bartoux, Caprice Holdings, The Birley Clubs, Ministry of Defence Whitehall, the Duchess of Marlborough, the Moroccan Royal Family, Inner Temple, Abbey Road Studios, Italian Cultural Institute London, Swiss Embassy UK, 5 Hertford Street Club, Annabel’s, The Savoy Hotel, the British–EU Societies, V&A Museum, St Paul’s Cathedral, United Grand Lodge of England, Surrey Freemasons, North Harrow Lodge, Selfridges, The Royal Marsden Hospital, Red Square Projects UK, Quintessentially Group, BSI Lifestyle, Bentley & Skinner, Tornabuoni Art, Andipa Gallery, Sir Vernon Ellis Foundation, Gazprom, Investec, Park Plaza Group, Rocco Forte Hotels, Arts for India, Satish Modi, Marriott International, The Emile Faurie Foundation, Pericles Properties Mayfair, Coleridge Capital, Deutsche Bank, The National Liberal Club, Tramp Club, Castello Odescalchi, Teatro San Leonardo Bologna, Bicester Village, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Knights of the Round Table, Worshipful Company of Cutlers, Hermitage Foundation UK, Pomellato, Louis Vuitton Group, York Proms, Peacock Theatre, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, St James’s Roman Catholic Church, Lymington Choral Society, Tyburn Convent, Royal College of Surgeons, Amersham Choral Society, and Sussex Opera & Ballet Society.
Planning a concert, private celebration or cultural event? Discover bespoke opera performances and individually tailored musical programmes designed around your venue, guests and occasion.
Trained at the Royal College of Music International Opera School in London and other leading European conservatoires, Vasili has performed in distinguished theatres and private venues across the UK, as well as in France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Italy. His approach blends operatic tradition with refined presentation, offering a bespoke experience for clients seeking exceptional musical presence.
With years of experience performing in prestigious venues across Europe, Vasili Karpiak brings the elegance and power of Italian opera to every event. Whether it is a private concert, corporate gala, or luxurious celebration, each performance is thoughtfully tailored to create a truly unforgettable experience.
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Featured Audio Recordings
▶︎ Nessun Dorma Live recording
▶︎ Core ngrato Live recording
▶︎ Sogno G7 Music Group- Milan -Italy, Orchestra and Choir of Compagnia d’Opera Italiana – Conductor Antonello Gotta
▶︎ L’ultima Canzone, G7 Music Group- Milan -Italy, Orchestra and Choir of Compagnia d’Opera Italiana – Conductor Antonello Gotta
▶︎ Recondita armonia, G7 Music Group- Milan -Italy, Orchestra and Choir of Compagnia d’Opera Italiana – Conductor Antonello Gotta
▶︎ Nessun Dorma, G7 Music Group- Milan -Italy, Orchestra and Choir of Compagnia d’Opera Italiana – Conductor Antonello Gotta
Opera Directors Vasili Has Worked With
- John Copley (director ROH Covent Garden)
- Jean Claude Auvray ( Grand Opera Paris)
- Paul Curan (Los Angeles Opera)
- Kasper Holton (Principal Director ROH Covent Garden)
- William Curley (artistic director of Globe theatre),
- Opera director Martin Lloyd-Evans.
Media Gallery: Selected Operatic Performances
“Parigi, o cara” from La traviata — Belvoir Castle
A performance of Verdi’s La traviata at Belvoir Castle, filmed during a private event.
“Quale più fido amico” from Giovanna d’Arco — Galeries Bartoux, London
Verdi’s Giovanna d’Arco, performed during Roberta Coni’s Opera exhibition at Galeries Bartoux, London.
“Lamento di Federico” from L’Arlesiana — Inner Temple, London
Cilea’s celebrated tenor aria from L’Arlesiana, performed at London’s historic Inner Temple.
“Mattinata” by Ruggero Leoncavallo — Worcester Town Hall
Leoncavallo’s Italian serenade, performed live at Worcester Town Hall.
“Caruso” by Lucio Dalla — University of Cambridge
Lucio Dalla’s tribute to Enrico Caruso, performed at the University of Cambridge.
“Recondita armonia” from Tosca — Teatro San Leonardo, Bologna
Puccini’s aria from Tosca, performed at Teatro San Leonardo, Bologna, with pianist Claudio Cirelli.
“E lucevan le stelle” from Tosca — Teatro San Leonardo, Bologna
Cavaradossi’s aria from Puccini’s Tosca, accompanied by pianist Claudio Cirelli.
“Core ’ngrato” (Catarì) by Salvatore Cardillo — Bologna
Salvatore Cardillo’s Neapolitan song, performed live at Teatro San Leonardo, Bologna.
“Una furtiva lagrima” from L’elisir d’amore — Bologna
Donizetti’s bel canto aria from L’elisir d’amore, accompanied by pianist Claudio Cirelli.
“Vesti la giubba” from Pagliacci — Teatro San Leonardo, Bologna
Canio’s dramatic aria from Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, performed live in Bologna.
“Parlami d’amore Mariù” by Cesare Andrea Bixio — Bologna
Cesare Andrea Bixio’s classic Italian song, performed at Teatro San Leonardo, Bologna.
Artistic Collaborations & Mentorship
Beyond royal and society events, Vasili Karpiak has been engaged as an opera tenor for luxury hotel soirées, private members’ clubs, grand ballroom galas, and other exclusive functions across the UK and Europe.
As a classical tenor available for bespoke opera bookings, Vasili has collaborated with distinguished opera professionals, including David Gowland, artistic director of the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme at Covent Garden, London.
Under Gowland’s mentorship, Vasili prepared and performed leading tenor roles such as:
- Alfredo (La Traviata, Verdi)
- Des Grieux (Manon, Massenet)
This advanced training refined his vocal technique in both bel canto and French lyric repertoire, shaping a deeply expressive and artistically nuanced performance style.
Recognized & Supported By: The Wall Trust Award, Harbour Foundation, Fidelio Trust, Ann Driver Trust, Henry Wood Trust, Serena Fenwick Trust, The Carne Trust, and The Honourable Society of The Knights of the Round Table.
Opera & Classical Song Repertoire
Vasili Karpiak’s repertoire includes Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs, French opera, German Lieder, classical art songs, sacred music, national anthems and selected contemporary ballads. Programmes can be adapted to the occasion, venue and audience.
Performances are available in Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Latin and Hebrew.
Explore the Repertoire
- Italian Opera Arias & Neapolitan Songs
- French Opera & Art Songs
- German Lieder & Opera Arias
- Spanish & Portuguese Repertoire
- Sacred Music in Hebrew & Latin
Opera Performances for Private & Corporate Events
With over 20 years of international performance experience, Vasili Karpiak provides live opera and classical singing for weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, gala dinners, cultural occasions and ceremonial performances across London, the UK and Europe.
- Weddings & Private Celebrations: Opera arias, Italian songs and individually selected repertoire for ceremonies, receptions and anniversaries.
- Corporate Events & Gala Dinners: Live performances for formal dinners, charity galas, brand events and private receptions.
- Private Clubs & Historic Venues: Concert programmes for members’ clubs, private estates, luxury hotels and heritage settings.
- Sacred & Ceremonial Occasions: Classical and sacred repertoire for religious ceremonies, commemorations and cultural events.
- Television, Film & Recording: Operatic and classical vocal performances for broadcast, film, advertising and studio projects.
Christmas Opera Singer in London & Across the UK
Festive performances are available for Christmas parties, private dinners, hotel galas and winter weddings. Repertoire can include O Holy Night, Italian Christmas songs, sacred music and seasonal concert selections.
Book an Italian Tenor in London & Across the UK
Planning a wedding, private concert, corporate event or special celebration? Vasili Karpiak offers individually arranged opera performances, with repertoire selected to suit your venue, programme and guests.
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