| Biography | Soprano, Galina Averina, graduated from the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts. From 2010-2013, she was a member of the soloists ensemble at the Perm State Opera Theatre, with roles including Brigitta in Iolanta, Frasquita in Carmen, Kseniya in Boris Godunov, Noemi in Cendrillon, Ersilia in Le astuzie femminili, Charmion in Cleopatre, and Annina in La traviata.
She made her international debut in 2013 as Despina in Così fan tutte at Dubrovnik Summer Festival, took part in the 2013 Les Azuriales Opera Festival in Nice and won the Haidee Saretski Prize at their Young Artists Competition. She continued her studies at the Wales International Academy of Voice, mentored by Dennis ONeill, supported by Les Azuriales Opera Trust. After masterclasses with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, she appeared in a recital next to her at Cadogan Hall in London.
In September 2014, Galina Averina joined the International Opera School of the Royal College of Music, studying with Dinah Harris. At the RCM, she has sung Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Calisto in Giove in Argo, Adele in Die Fledermaus, and Dalinda in Handels Ariodante. |