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Ermonela Jaho

Soprano, lyrical soprano (Fach: verismo/bel canto)

Born 1974 (52)

Albania

Opera

Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest interpreters of Puccini and verismo heroines, celebrated for her intensely emotional performances and secure lyrical voice with exceptional high register facility.

Known For

Violetta in La Traviata Cio-Cio-San in Madama Butterfly Suor Angelica in Suor Angelica Manon in Manon Lescaut Anna Bolena in Anna Bolena Adriana Lecouvreur in Adriana Lecouvreur Thaïs in Thaïs Mimi in La Bohème Amina in La Sonnambula Desdemona in Otello

Signature Roles

Spotlight

Defining moments and milestones

Career Highlight

Standing ovation lasting over 10 minutes for her Royal Opera House Butterfly

Principal Houses

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Metropolitan Opera, New York
Teatro Real, Madrid
Berlin Staatsoper
Opéra National de Paris
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Bayerische Staatsoper
Wexford Festival

Available Performances

Recordings featuring Ermonela Jaho in the Society index

Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.

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