Speranza Scappucci

Career Trajectory

Scappucci emerged as a conductor of uncommon sensitivity to operatic text and vocal line, establishing herself across major European opera houses before gaining prominence at the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala. Her interpretations are marked by a pianist's attention to orchestral detail and a dramaturg's understanding of character and narrative arc. She has become a trusted interpreter of the Italian operatic tradition while remaining open to the demands of contemporary composition.