Dafne Stilund Nielsen

Contemporary Singer / Classical Soprano

Dafne Stilund Nielsen

Artistic Profile

Dafne Stilund Nielsen, currently studying at The Royal Danish Academy of Music, has been a prominent voice on the Danish music scene from an early age.

Following her victory in The Voice Kids Denmark 2017 and more than a decade at the prestigious DR Choir School, she has cultivated a versatile and refined musicality spanning baroque repertoire, contemporary improvisation, cinematic music, and classical lied and opera arias.

As a soloist, Dafne has toured across Europe in large-scale productions such as "The Music of Hans Zimmer and Others" and "The Music of The Lord of the Rings", performing at renowned venues including the Berliner Philharmonie and Salle Pleyel in Paris.

Concert Calendar

07 Jun 2026 14:00
Viriditas - Ars Nova Copenhagen
BaneGaarden, Otto Busses Vej 45
10 Jun 2026 19:00
Frederiksberg Brass Band Sommerkoncert
KU.BE, Dirch Passers Allé 8A
13 Aug 2026 17:00
Den Stærkes Ret (Ars Nova Copenhagen)
Copenhagen Opera Festival, Fiolstræde 1
14 Aug 2026 17:00
Den Stærkes Ret (Ars Nova Copenhagen)
Copenhagen Opera Festival, Fiolstræde 1
15 Aug 2026 17:00
Den Stærkes Ret (Ars Nova Copenhagen)
Copenhagen Opera Festival, Fiolstræde 1
16 Aug 2026 17:00
Den Stærkes Ret (Ars Nova Copenhagen)
Copenhagen Opera Festival, Fiolstræde 1
16 Aug 2026 19:00
Den Stærkes Ret (Ars Nova Copenhagen)
Copenhagen Opera Festival, Fiolstræde 1
17 Aug 2026 17:00
Den Stærkes Ret (Ars Nova Copenhagen)
Copenhagen Opera Festival, Fiolstræde 1
13 Sep 2026 16:30
Improvisationer med Alexander Bak-Hansen (flygel) og Dafne
St. Magleby Kirke, Dragør
26 Sep 2026 16:00
Release koncert af Christian Berg sange med Nichlas Overgaard
Kirken i Ørestad
Aalborg Operapris
Photo: Lars Horn
Scangroup Jul 2025
Photo: David Rosted

Concert Highlights

2026 Soprano
Ars Novas ‘Viriditas’
Denmark
2024- Soloist
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others, The Music of 'The Lord of the Rings' Tour
EU Tour (Berliner Philharmonie, Salle Pleyel Paris, Großes Festspielhaus Salzburg etc.)
2024 Soloist
Opera på Stranden
Nyborg
2020 Soloist
Performance at Året der gik
DR Concert Hall
2018 Soloist
DR's Store Juleshow (Duet with Søs Fenger)
DR Concert Hall
2017 Opening Act
TV2: De Største Øjeblikke
The Royal Danish Opera House
Else Brems Rejsepris

Distinctions

  • 2026
    Else Brems’ Spirerejselegat
    Kgl. Kammersangerinde Else Brems’ Rejsefond
  • 2024
    Den Jyske Sangskoles Pris
    Unge Sangere
  • 2024
    Den Fynske Operas Pris
    Unge Sangere
  • 2024
    Aalborg Ungdoms Operapris
    Unge Sangere
  • 2023
    1st Prize
    Unge Synger Klassisk
  • 2017
    Winner
    TV2 Voice Junior (Season 5)
  • 2017
    1st Prize (recorder)
    Berlingske Classical Music Competition

Education

The Royal Danish Academy of Music (2024-)
DR Danish National Girls' Choir (2013-2024)
Sankt Annæ Gymnasium (2020-2023)

Dafne improvisation

Performances