A young man with curly brown hair and a beard, wearing a black pinstripe suit jacket over a t-shirt that says 'I ♥' with the heart symbol in red, standing in a dark setting with blue lighting. Bernstein, Trouble in Tahiti

About

Mads's journey with classical music began in a Copenhagen bar, where he sang jazz and showtunes while bartending.

It was here that he crossed paths with the singing coach Douglas Yates, whose guidance ignited Mads's passion for classical music. Encouraged by Yates, Mads embarked on a journey to Nürnberg at Douglas Yates VocalArts to hone his vocal skills, before returning to Copenhagen to enroll in the Pre-College 'Musikalsk Grund Kursus' under the tutelage of the renowned opera singer Trine Møller.

From Copenhagen to Berlin

His dedication and talent led to his acceptance at the Universität der Künste Berlin, where he had the opportunity to study under esteemed professors such as Elisabeth Werres and Aris Argiris. Since graduating from UDK Berlin at the end of 2024, Mads has participated in several opera productions, including Trouble in Tahiti, La Bohème, and Die Fledermaus.

Black and white portrait of a young man with wavy hair, a goatee, wearing a dark blazer and shirt, with a slight smile against a dark background.

Mads Jakobsen has been recognized for his talent and commitment to the arts - and has been awarded several grants and prizes

Cresten Møller Sørensen & hustrus Fond

Christian von Irgens-Bergh & hustrus Kunstnerlegat

Den Bøhmske Fond

Gurli & Paul Madsens Fond

Helle & Arenth Jacobsens Legat

Inge Mogensens Legat

Art grants:

Jørgen Esmers Mindelegat

Liljekonval Fonden

Minister Erna Hamilton Legat for Videnskab & Kunst

Mogens Peer Manthey-Wagners Mindefond

Operaens venner

Toyota Fonden

Audience award :

Internationalen Opernkurs Oper Oder Spree, Brandenburg, Deutschland - "Oper in der Scheune".

Scene from J. Strauss die Fledermaus, with actors in costumes; three actors at the front with two holding glasses, appearing to celebrate or joke; others in the background, some in formal attire, with a sign in German on the wall.
A man with curly hair hugging a colorful puppet that resembles a creature with a green dress, a human face, and a large white and pink hairpiece, sitting on a wooden deck outdoors.
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People on stage performing in front of a colorful outdoor mural, with an artist's trailer, chairs, and props visible. J. Strauss die Fledermaus, Eisenstein
A man with curly hair and a beard wearing a pinstripe suit jacket over a I ❤️ ME" t-shirt, standing with his right hand in his pocket against a dark backdrop. Trouble in Tahiti
A man sitting on a chair holding a straw hat in one hand. He is smiling and wearing a patterned shirt and shorts, with a black crossbody bag. The background appears to be a digital or painted landscape with mountains and a blue sky.
Two actors on stage, one young woman and one man with a chef's hat, sitting on a platform, with kitchen props behind them. The man is holding a cucumber and a green vegetable, and there is a basket with greenery in front of him. The woman is watching
Two performers on stage with headpieces resembling a furry animal with green eyes and pearl necklaces, and the other with a large, pink, fluffy , both are performing against a dark background. M. Ravel, lanfont et sortilege
A person standing on a stage with a raised hand, creating a large shadow of a woman on the white wall behind them.
A performer dressed as a clown in a colorful costume with a large pink and purple headpiece, green and black striped sleeves, and large exaggerated shoes, leans over a person lying on the stage, holding a large pickle prop. The person on the stage is
A theatrical performance with a woman in a pink dress standing on chairs holding a flower, while a man in a white shirt and suspenders is reaching towards her.
Two performers singing on stage, one dressed with a dog-like headpiece adorned with green eyes and pearl necklaces, and the other with a fluffy bunny headpiece and a shiny red dress, against a dark background. M. Ravel, lanfont et sortilege
A man in a red shirt, patterned tie, and yellow cap making a peace sign near his temple and smiling at the camera indoors.
Two men, one seated and one kneeling, appear distressed against a black background. The seated man wears a black suit, the kneeling man in a white shirt, and the kneeling man rests his head on the other's lap while the seated man looks down with conc
Two actors on stage, a woman with curly black hair wearing a white top with butterfly pattern, and a man wearing a straw hat with an excited expression, holding a long strip of toilet paper.
Four actors on stage during a theatrical performance: three seated at a table with four wine glasses, one in a gray pinstripe suit, one in green with a badge, and one in a light-colored shirt with a tie, engaged in animated conversation, and a man in
Two men sitting on chairs and laughing, one wearing a suit and the other wrapped in a blanket, with a small table and a radio nearby. J. Strauss die Fledermaus, Eisenstein
A man in a white shirt and black blazer speaking into a microphone on a stage outdoors, with lush green trees in the background.
Three actors on stage, two men and one woman, are engaged in a heated argument during a theatrical performance. The man on the left is wearing a beige trench coat, a hat, and glasses, holding a striped deck chair. The man in the middle, dressed in a
Two children in costumes are performing on a stage. One is dressed as a cat and the other as a girl with striped socks. The stage has scattered items such as books and toys. M. Ravel, lanfont et sortilege.
A man with short blond hair and a beard wearing a formal black suit and white shirt, looking into the camera with a serious expression against a dark blue backdrop.
A man in a pinstripe suit talking on a telephone in a dark room, with a woman sitting on a chair in the background near a white refrigerator. Bernstein, Trouble in Tahiti
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