Mezzo-soprano
A Swiss-French mezzo-soprano who emerged from a classical flute background to become an internationally recognized bel canto specialist, celebrated for her luminous interpretations of Rossini and her electrifying 2024 Paris Olympics performance.
Defining moments and milestones
From her emergence as a mezzo-soprano in 2013, Viotti rapidly established herself as a principal interpreter of the bel canto repertoire, earning roles at major European opera houses and festival stages. Her technical brilliance and dramatic maturity attracted international attention, culminating in her 2024 Paris Olympics performance—a watershed moment that elevated her to global prominence and earned her a Grammy Award in 2025.
Grammy Award for Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony performance (February 2025)
Forbach Conservatory (Diploma in transverse flute, 2000); Luxembourg International Conservatory (Diplôme supérieur in flute, age 19); Lausanne Conservatory / HEMU (Soloist diploma, 2013); Master's degree in Philosophy and Literature (University of Lyon, age 22)
Recordings featuring Marina Viotti in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.