Peter Mikuláš

Prof. Peter Mikuláš is a full professor at the Faculty of Music and Dance of the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (since 2011). He teaches at the Department of Singing and has been actively involved in pedagogical work since 1995. His primary affiliation is with the Slovak National Theatre Opera, where he served as a soloist for 43 years, performing over 60 opera roles including Mephisto, Philip II, and Leporello. He has performed globally at venues like the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Teatro dell'Opera Roma, and the National Theatre in Prague.

Education: Studied opera singing at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava under Prof. Stracenská, following his gymnasium education in Nitra.

Research/Performance Interests: Specializes in opera, oratorio, and cantata performances, with a discography of ~50 titles. His repertoire includes works by Dvořák, Verdi, Mozart, and Shostakovich. Collaborated with renowned conductors such as Sir Georg Solti, Carlo Maria Giulini, and Simon Rattle.

Awards:

• Crystal Wing Award (2009)
• Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic Prize (2013)
• Lifetime Achievement Award (2018)

Grants & Advising: No formal grants or student advisees listed, but his pedagogical contributions have shaped generations of vocalists.

Artistic Contributions: Maintains a prolific recording career with complete operas (e.g., Dvořák’s operas conducted by Gerd Albrecht) and solo albums. His work bridges classical vocal traditions with modern performance practices.