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BIOGRAPHY
Ilija
Belistojanoski
Ilija Belistojanoski is an accomplished operatic tenor, vocal specialist, and music educator from North Macedonia. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and studied under renowned baritone Boris Trajanov, further developing his technique through international masterclasses with distinguished vocal artists and coaches.
Since 2015, he has directed his own private vocal studio, specializing in vocal technique, breath support, resonance, and vocal health. He also shares his expertise through an educational YouTube platform.
He made his operatic debut as Malcolm in Verdi’s Macbeth at the Macedonian Opera and Ballet in Skopje. His lyric tenor repertoire includes major roles in La Traviata, Rigoletto, La Bohème, L’elisir d’amore, Madama Butterfly, Lucia di Lammermoor and other celebrated operas.
As a concert soloist, he has performed at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow, the Macedonian Opera and Ballet, and numerous international concerts and festivals.
His competition achievements include the First Prize and Grand Prix at the International Romansiada Competition in Sofia, First Prize at the Lazar Jovanović Competition in Belgrade, and Second Prize at the International Romansiada in Moscow. He was also a finalist at the Belvedere International Singing Competition in Riga.
Through his international performing career and dedication to vocal education, Belistojanoski combines artistic experience with extensive expertise in vocal performance and pedagogy.