Merit Nath-Göbl

"Merit Nath-Göbl is well on her way (...) to making a career for herself." (Aachener Zeitung, Dr. V. Müller, March 4, 2023)

This young opera singer captivates audiences not only in mezzo-soprano roles but also in the German Zwischenfach, such as Senta (Flying Dutchman by R. Wagner).

Her voice is exemplified by a wide-ranging repertoire that includes roles such as Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Irmentraut (Der Waffenschmied), Gertrud (Hänsel und Gretel), Ortlinde (Die Walküre), and Senta (Der fliegende Holländer).

In the 2026/27 season, Merit Nath-Göbl will be heard at Oper Leipzig as Mascha and Prilepa in Pique Dame (Tchaikovsky) and will make her debut as Annina in La Traviata (Verdi). Most recently, she sang—among other roles—Aksinja in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk (D. Shostakovich) and the Confidante in Elektra (R. Strauss). Merit Nath-Göbl is also recognized in the Bel Canto repertoire, such as Gianetta in L’elisir d’amore (Donizetti).

She has worked with, among others, Nelson Andris (currently Boston Symphony Orchestra, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig), Ana Skryleva (Opus Klassik 2024 winner), Christoph Gedschold (currently Opera Leipzig), Tim Fluch (currently Staatsoper Berlin, Volksoper Wien), Ulf Schirmer (Oper Leipzig), and Thomas Leo Cadenbach (currently Volksoper Wien).

She is the recipient of numerous prestigious competition prizes and scholarships. These include the Bayreuth Scholarship and the International Richard Wagner Young Talent Prize, as well as the Deutschlandstipendium and the Yehudi Menuhin Scholarship.

Alongside her classical artistic career, Merit Nath-Göbl is also passionate about jazz and soul. For years, she performed with her own band, interpreting her own songs as well as pop and jazz pieces. Furthermore, she is open to collaborations with artists from other musical genres, such as rap (planned for 2026). She greatly enjoys the fusion of diverse musical worlds, even though her classical roots always remain her main focus.

She is currently pursuing her studies in the master class of Prof. Brigitte Wohlfarth at the University of Music and Theatre "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" Leipzig. She completed her Bachelor's degree at the University of Music "Carl Maria von Weber" Dresden. She received her foundational training at the Düren Music School under Wolfgang Tombeux and Ina Otte. Driven by a genuine joy for learning, she is dedicated to her ongoing professional development, participating in masterclasses with—among others—Prof. Brigitte Wohlfarth, Christiane Iven, and Hedwig Fassbender.

Merit Nath-Göbl places great importance on using music to do good and performs regularly for charitable causes.

Awards/

competitions

1st place at Jugend musiziert regional 2014
1st place NRW-wide at Jugend musiziert 2014
1st place nationwide at Jugend musiziert 2014
1st place at the North Rhine-Westphalian-Dutch Euregio Vocal Competition 2016
Scholarship holder of the Germany scholarship at the HfM Dresden 2019
Richard Wagner Young Talent Prize at the international Richard Wagner Competition 2022
Bayreuth scholarship holder 2023
Yehudi Menuhin scholarship holder

Recordings

Concert Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig

Piano Michelle Bernard

Benefit Concert Mendelssohn-Haus

Piano: Songyeon Catarina Kim

Concert Dresden

Piano: Prof. Petrowski

Masterclass Wohlfarth; Leipzig

Piano: F. Suckel

Kammermusiksaal Leipzig

Piano: Michelle Bernard

Kammermusiksaal Leipzig

Piano: Michelle Bernard

All recordings can be found on my YouTube channel

Upcoming Events

Tickets Leipzig Tickets Rudolstadt Bad Lauchstädt

Tickets

Pique Dame

Peter I. Tschaikowski

Oper Leipzig

Merit Nath-Göbl as Mascha/Prilepa

10.05.2025 Oper Leipzig

16.05.2025 Oper Leipzig

24.05.2025 Oper Leipzig

MANAGEMENT

musical director Anna Skryleva

director Lorenzo Fioroni

staging Sebastian Hannak

costume Katharina Gault

light Sebastian Alphons

drama Marlene Hahn

study children's choir Sophie Bauer

CAST

Hermann Brenden Gunnell

Lord Tomskij / Zlatagor Tuomas Pursio

Lady Jeletzkij Mathias Hausmann

Tschekalinskij Dan Karlström

Surin Randall Jakobsh

Tschaplitzkij Daniel Arnaldos

Narumow Peter Dolinšek

Music master Máté Gál / Ruben Olivares

Countess Ulrike Schneider

Lisa Solen Mainguené

Polina / Milovzor Nora Steuerwald

Governess Kathrin Göring

Mascha / Prilepa Merit Nath-Göbl

Pianistin Kathryn Bolitho / Younghwi Ko

Choir Oper Leipzig

Supernumerary Oper Leipzig

Orchestra Gewandhausorchester

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Press

Merit Nath-Göbl clearly enjoys transforming the bigoted, man-crazy "maiden" Irmentraut into a self confident shell (...)." Roland H. Dippel, neue musikzeitung, January 10, 2026

"Merit Nath-Göbl is on the best way making a career as an opera singer." Dr. Verena Müller, Aachener Zeitung, 04.03.2023

"Merit Nath-Göbl completes the illustrious round as Gossip Girl Gianetta"

Jochen Rüth, August 1, 2023, der Opernfreund.de

"The student of Prof. Brigitte Wohlfarth convinced with her expressive, very good technique, full soprano voice and shining height. As a sensitive artistic personality, she knows how to call up her potential in a highly musical way." Wagner-Verband-Leipzig 2022, Volkmar Heinz, November 12, 2022

"Merit Nath-Göbl performed with her soft, lyrical soprano voice the Vilja song from "The Merry Widow" and "Schlösser, die im Monde liegen" by Paul Linke. She delighted the audience, who gave her sustained applause."

2017 CULTURE project KELZ

"The singer Merit Nath-Göbl inspires at Jugend musiziert" Aachener Zeitung 2014

Photographers include Anna Werner, Andreas Duryn

singing teacher

Early on in Merit Nath-Göbl's career it became clear that she really enjoys imparting content.

In addition to her studies in classical singing, she also studied instrumental and singing pedagogy in Dresden at the Hochschule für Musik with the voice therapist Prof. Zabel. Since then, teaching has become an integral part of her work as a soprano.

Since the beginning of 2022, Merit Nath-Göbl has moved to Leipzig, where she teaches now.

singing lessons

Everyone is cordially invited to singing lessons - both music lovers who want to try out singing, ambitious amateurs or hobby choral singers, as well as aspiring professionals.

It is important to Merit Nath-Göbl to respond to the goals and wishes of the students. In a discussion with her, you set the lesson goals together.

As a singer, you are the instrument yourself. Therefore, Merit Nath-Göbl designs the lessons holistically and comprehensively. She pays attention to healthy voice training and voice care.

In order to achieve optimal performance, she not only teaches singing technique, but also breathing, posture, interpretation, phonation, charisma and acting as well as speech training.

The goals of your lessons include:

Pleasure and lightness in singing Good and healthy voice leading Vocal stamina Flexibility and control of breathing and voice Constant development of skills Imparting of basic knowledge of music theory and interpretation Physiological basic knowledge of the vocal apparatus, function and vocal hygiene

presentation training

Merit Nath-Göbl offers a unique and unique presentation training. It is a unique and individually tailored concept. It is recommended for people in speaking professions (teachers, lecturers, salespeople).

You can improve this with the help of the presentation training on your presentation/pitch:

Vocal stamina, performance and volumeYour authenticity or that of your productCustomer loyalty to the product/to the presentation styleAttracting the attention of the audienceBuilding up tension in the presentationSpeaker training and rhetorical skills

The teaching units take place in private lessons.

The trial lesson is free.

Appointments are arranged individually. The flexible appointment arrangement allows you to adapt the hours to your everyday work.

The lessons take place in Leipzig 04107 (Musikerviertel).

Online classes are also offered.

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