Italian-American soprano AGNESE GALLENZI is a District Award Winner of The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, and made her international debut at Opera Stara Zagora, portraying the role of Adina in L’elisir d’amore.  Recently she sang roles in two world premieres:  Elisabeth in Sarah Van Sciver's Girondines with Mission Opera, and The Page in Felix Jarrar's The Tell-Tale Heart with Modern Opera Company in Los Angeles.

Gallenzi began singing at an early age and began performing in choirs when she was ten years old.  She graduated with high honors in Vocal Performance from the Conservatorio G. B. Pergolesi di Fermo, Italy, and later acquired a Master of Music degree at California State University, Northridge.  During her time at CSUN, the soprano performed a wide range of leading roles, most notably Mimì in La Bohème, earning critical acclaim for her compelling interpretation.  Other operatic roles include Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro, Zerlina in Don Giovanni, Pamina and Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte, Musetta in La Bohème, Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus, Micaëla in Carmen, Anna Maurrant in Street Scene, and Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte.  Apprentice/training programs are Sarasota Opera, American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS), Chicago Summer Opera, and Bologna Opera Academy.

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This compelling artist has been praised for the warmth of her voice, crystal-clear coloratura, soaring high notes, and her deeply expressive portrayals of operatic heroines.  She is also dedicated to teaching voice.  As a teacher, her primary goal is to equip her students with the tools to trust and fully master their voices, enabling them to reach their highest artistic potential.  Gallenzi places particular emphasis on breathing and grounding exercises, fostering a strong connection between body and voice to encourage a free, natural, and resonant sound.

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Compilation
https://youtu.be/y3b-Z1X6LXM?si=VfMMOGANrnyrRd5k

Contemporary Compilation
https://youtu.be/gIX8vyMcGRs?si=lOi0WRaOMcIaFBwP