and explorer of classical art
in modern contexts
singer
artist
performer
upcoming events
The Pleasures of Form and Function performance
Venice [July 20, 19:00]
I’m Mania Rasstegaeva
I create more than beautiful operatic sounds; I craft emotional journeys that make classical masterpieces relevant to present-day listeners.
My superpower is decoding classical compositions with joyful simplicity, bringing to light the universal stories that hide beneath their sophisticated exterior.
Music and Projects
Music and Projects
Biography
settings — essentially anything that involved
a stage and an audience
Born in Moscow, By the age of 15, I had already performed in various
My creative foundation rests on four pillars — philosophy, opera singing, painting, and cultural studies—enabling me to build bridges where classical traditions meet contemporary expression.
series of original urban monoOPERAS that I developedand performed to enthusiastic audiences
My creative journey includes "Sexcursion" (2018—2025)— an acclaimed
The project flourished through collaborations with a diverse spectrum of musicians, bridging the worlds of academic rigor and avant-garde experimentation
Berlin-based but European at heart, I adapt my Sexcursion project to harmonize with each destination's distinctive rhythm—from Munich's refined tradition to Amsterdam's bold innovation and Barcelona's passionate creativity.
