Mezzo-Soprano
Italian
Italian mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona commands the operatic stage with her rich, agile voice and commanding interpretations of bel canto heroines, particularly the trouser roles that have become her artistic signature.
Defining moments and milestones
Barcellona emerged as a distinctive voice in the mezzo-soprano repertoire through her commanding interpretations of bel canto heroines, particularly those written en travesti. Her career has been marked by regular engagements at the world's most prestigious opera houses—La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Pesaro Festival—where she has become known for her rich, agile voice and sophisticated musicianship. Today, she stands as one of the most accomplished interpreters of the Rossini and Verdi canon, a mezzo-soprano whose performances combine technical brilliance with dramatic intelligence.
Reigning queen of Rossini mezzo roles at the Pesaro Festival
Recordings featuring Daniela Barcellona in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.