Mariana Costa is a Portuguese soprano, classical guitarist, pianist and conductor based in The Hague. She began her musical education at the age of five, graduating highschool 'cum laude' in Classical Guitar, Piano and Voice. She is currently finishing her fourth year of a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Guitar and Voice at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague.
Mariana has extensive experience in ensemble singing, performing in 2025 with the European Youth Choir. She has also taken part in opera productions such as Le nozze di Figaro with the 18th-century orchestra.
Since 2023, Mariana has been the conductor of Kahelo Choir, where she rehearses and performs a wide range of choral works from classical to contemporary.
"I'm truly passionate about choral music and collective music-making and that's why I'm so excited to be part of NKK NXT. I want to explore the concept of choral music of the future and be involved in creating something new. There aren't many opportunities that combine developing ensemble singing skills with collective creation/experimentation, which makes this project so valuable to me. It also involves creativity and entrepreneurship, something that I'm hoping to explore and develop.
Looking forward, I'm excited to be part of this innovative project and to create a new concept from scratch together with other artists. I'm also eager to all the performances that will follow. Last but not least, I'm particularly enthusiastic about exploring diverse musical ideas and combining classical training with artistic experimentation, expandinging my horizons."
