About Us
Availability, international openness, knowledge of voices and repertoires
Adagio Artists is an internationally renowned talent agency recognized for its network, its proximity to artists as well as its expertise in voices and repertoire.
Each agency partner speaks and works fluently in four languages, allowing them to build strong relationships with players in the opera world around the world.
The agency stands out for its extensive knowledge of vocal repertoire and the profession. The agency's partners are experts in their field with extensive experience in the music industry.
Proximity to artists is a fundamental value for Adagio Artists' employees. They maintain close relationships with the artists they represent, supporting and guiding them in their artistic development. They listen to their needs and aspirations, working closely with them to help them achieve their goals.
In short, the Adagio agency stands out for its international network, its close relationship with artists, and its extensive knowledge of repertoire, voices, and the profession. Whether you're an artist seeking professional representation or an event organizer looking for exceptional talent, the Adagio agency is your ideal partner to bring your artistic projects to life.
International opening
We foster global artistic cooperation and interaction, encouraging our artists to explore and share their talents with international audiences
Creativity
We encourage the creative expression of our artists and support them in their innovative projects.
Excellency
We are committed to promoting artistic excellence and supporting our artists in their quest for development.
Diversity
We celebrate the richness of artistic diversity by showcasing talents from all backgrounds and musical traditions.
Our values
Our team
Bettina Funck Brentano
Bettina Funck-Brentano has a dual degree in management (University of Oxford BA and MA in PPE, MBA from Insead) and music (singing, opera).
After several years in the marketing department of France Telecom (now Orange), she founded Action Communication Finance, a financial communications and investor relations company. Fluent in English, German, Italian, and French, she advised groups such as Deutsche Bank, EADS, Crédit Immobilier de France, and GFI Informatique, before taking over in 2004 at the helm of the prestigious Organisation Internationale Artistique agency, founded in 1948 by Michaël Rainer and later taken over by the late Jean-Marie Poilvé, which is now Adagio.
In this capacity, Bettina Funck-Brentano represents some fifty artists and works with the most prestigious opera houses and orchestras in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Today, she is passionate about Chinese artists and stages.
She regularly participates, as a member of the jury, in international singing and opera competitions.
Today, she puts her dual experience in the economic and artistic fields at the service of artists, opera houses and orchestras, and businesses.
Odeta Hoxha
After studying literature and management, Odeta worked as a production manager at several festivals, including Korçë with Inva Mula.