GABRIELLA DI LACCIO | OFFICIAL BIO Listed as one of the BBC World 100 most inspirational and influential women in the world in 2018 #BBC100Women, soprano Gabriella Di Laccio enjoys an international career that spans the genres of opera, oratorio and chamber music. Awards include: Air Europa Classical Act of the Year Award 2013, Peter Pears Prize and Richard III Prize for concert singers, Focus Brasil Special Board Award 2019, Guia Londres Woman of the Year 2019, Prêmio Claudia - Culture Nominee - 2019. Recognized by Sir Charles Mackerrras as 'a singer of outstanding talent', Miss Di Laccio has gained notice over the past years due to her expressive tone, impressive coloraturas and powerful stage presence. Baroque opera productions include Platée by Rameau at the Megaron Opera House/ Athens, Orfeo by Monteverdi and Dido and Aeneas by Purcell with the English Bach Festival in London. Other operatic roles include Adina (L’Elisir d’Amore), Cleopatra (Giulio Cesare), Despina (Cosi fan Tutte), Zerlina (Don Giovanni), Susanna (Le Nozze de Figaro), Semele (Handel) and Musetta (La Bohème). In concerts, Gabriella has appeared in a number of major London platforms including Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room at Southbank Centre and St. John’s Smith Square. Gabriella also the founder and curator of the renowned I am an international classical music singer and also the founder & curator of the project DONNE, which supports and promotes women in music. . Personal Statement Singing is my way to inspire, inspiration is my why. I am passionate about inspiring people to believe they can and I am committed to do that with my music and my acts. We can all contribute to change - we simply have to act! . 👉 @gdilaccio on #Instagram #Twitter #Facebook #YouTube