Person Open DS/UK/21551 Averina; Galina (fl 2010s); Russian soprano singer Averina Galina fl 2010s Russian soprano singer Female (cisgender) Moscow, Russia (born)

Russian Musician; Singer, soprano White No known disability No known religious affiliation Heterosexual 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 O’Neill, 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 Handel’s Ariodante. https://www.midwalesopera.co.uk/personnel/galina-averina/ (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSKeyte 7/11/2017 RAHAKirkbride 10/10/2022 9bbeb4cc-43e3-4fdc-b938-8ff8d0a89fc5