Marie Anne Manca Izmajlova

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Marie Anne Manca Izmajlova

Performer, Coach and Author, Austria

Marie-Anne Manca Izmajlova is an internationally renowned concert singer, actress, presenter, director, coach, and author. She studied music and theater at prestigious academies in London and Moscow. Her repertoire includes more than 400 songs in 25 languages, and she has performed over 1,500 concerts in renowned concert halls and at festivals around the world. As a soloist, she has performed with numerous symphony orchestras (Russian State Symphony Orchestra for Cinematography, RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, Cairo Symphony Orchestra, etc.) and has sung at official events for presidents and diplomats from various countries. She often performs at charity concerts and has received several awards, including the St. Cyril and Methodius Medal from the Russian Orthodox Church.

Her discography includes 8 studio albums, among which Slovanska duša and Slovensko srce received platinum certification. As an author, she has published the bestseller Vdihni življenje s polnimi pljuči, gives online and in-person workshops on breathing, public speaking, and voice, writes lifestyle columns, and has recorded two projects for children.

In addition to her musical career, she has been working as an actress, TV presenter, and director: she hosted her own show Povabilo na ples (Invitation to Dance) on RTV Slovenia, directed several musicals, and participated in numerous cultural projects. Since last year, she has been hosting a music radio show on ORF Austria (Slovenian editorial office). She has been living in Austria since 2020, where she is active in various business and cultural associations.