Philippe Eugusyene
Baritono Chevalier
“Wherever he performs he always creates a special and inspiring experience for his audience.”
Monica Damen
Philippe Eugusyene is a Portuguese baritone completing his Master's at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague as part of the European Master's for New Audiences and Innovative Practices (NAIP). His work explores fresh ways of making vocal music through interdisciplinary projects that bridge classical/jazz voice, contemporary theatre, and new librettos.
Trained with mentors such as Cora Burggraaf and Catrin Wyn-Davies, and masterclasses with inspiring figures such as Joshua Hopkins and Kresimir Dujmic, Wolfgang Holzmeir, Dorothee Oberlinger, Pierre Mak, and Susan Waters, among others. Philippe merges his academic background in History (Lisbon New University) with innovative artistic practice.
About
Upcoming Events
Bike RepairmanTBDDen Haag
International Vocal Competition at Bratislavasex., 05 de set.Bratislava
Projects and Activism
Portuguese baritone Philippe Eugusyene merges classical vocal artistry with radical LGBTQIA+ activism through interdisciplinary performances. His signature "queer joy as resistance" ethos challenges tragic tropes. Trained in History and Philosophy, Philippe weaponizes art for historical reckoning, using minimalist staging, audience surveys, and collaborative practices to provoke empathy across generations. Praised as "a flexible, non-traditional singer-actor" (Gusta Teengs Gerritsen), he champions LGBTQIA+ visibility through performances that are "living tools for social transformation"—where cabaret meets Ravel, and activism meets exquisite vocal technique.
I(-)deal
A 15-min queer journey fusing cabaret, R.Strauss & dance—where 'I' confronts society to find ideal love.
Bike RepairMan
Jazz-operatic monodrama exploring repression, gender & queer love through a mechanic's poetic solitude.
Arondeus
Opera on WWII hero Willem Arondeus—gay resistance fighter—blending history with urgent LGBTQIA+ remembrance.
