Francesc Ortega Marti is a Catalan baritone acclaimed for his versatility as a concert, opera, and recital singer. He performs regularly as a soloist with distinguished conductors including René Jacobs, Jordi Savall, and Andrea Marcon, and has collaborated with leading ensembles and orchestras such as the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, the Helsinki Baroque Orchestra, and Hespèrion XXI. His engagements have taken him to renowned venues including Madrid’s Teatro Real, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, and major festivals throughout Europe.

 

Born in Catalonia, Francesc Ortega Marti received his early musical education at the historic Escolania de Montserrat, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious boys’ choirs. This formative experience provided the foundation for his artistic development and lifelong dedication to vocal music.

 

He went on to study voice at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC) in Barcelona and at the Freiburg University of Music with Professor Torsten Meyer. He completed both his Master’s degree in Opera and Concert Singing and the prestigious Konzertexamen with distinction.

 

His artistic achievements have been recognized through numerous scholarships and awards, including the Salvat Bach Scholarship in Barcelona, support from the Victoria de los Ángeles Foundation, the Helene Rosenberg Foundation in Freiburg, and the Advancement Award of the Freiburg Concert Hall in 2017.

 

Additional artistic inspiration came through masterclasses with renowned musicians and pedagogues including Brigitte Fassbaender, Christiane Iven, Richard Levitt, Wolfram Rieger, and Hartmut Höll.

 

Francesc’s repertoire spans from Renaissance music to contemporary works, reflecting both stylistic breadth and a compelling, expressive stage presence.

 

He is also a regular member of internationally renowned vocal ensembles such as the Zurich Sing-Akademie, La Capella Reial de Catalunya, and the La Cetra Vocal Ensemble Basel, appearing with them in concert and opera productions across Europe.

 

Alongside his performing career, Francesc Ortega Marti has taught voice at the Freiburg University of Music since 2019. After serving as a lecturer, he was appointed Academic Associate in 2022. His teaching combines rigorous technical and stylistic training with extensive professional performance experience.