Nelly Miricioiu

The Romanian-born soprano Nelly Miricioiu is one of the most versatile artists of our day. She is known as "An incomparable singing actress"! She made her Covent Garden debut in 1982 as Nedda in I Pagliacci, and in 1983 made her triumphant La Scala debut as Lucia di Lammermoor. Since that time she has appeared in all the major opera houses of the world.

She has worked with some of the most prestigious conductors and directors, as Tosca (with Jose Carreras, Jose Cura, Neil Schicoff), Mimi (with Placido Domingo), Violetta (with Franco Bonisolli, Roberto Alagna,Renato Bruson, Alfredo Kraus) and opposite many other leading artists of the day. Her recordings include Tosca, Cavalleria Rusticana, Mercadante's Orazi e Curiazi, Donizetti's Rosamunda d'Inghilterra, Rossini's Ricciardo e Zoriade and Nelly Miricioiu Live at the Concergebouw.

Her recording of Pacini's Maria d'Inghilterra was nominated for best bel canto recording of 1998. Her 2000/2001 seasons include Norma and Tosca at ROH Covent Garden, Adriana Lecouvreur at La Scala, Robert Le Diable at Deutsche Staatsoper, and performances for Geneve Opera, Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma and Teatro Colon.