Aida Garifullina, one of the world’s most captivating sopranos, is set to perform at London’s iconic Cadogan Hall on Monday, 24th March 2025. Recognised by luminaries such as Plácido Domingo and Andrea Bocelli, Garifullina has earned global acclaim for her exceptional vocal artistry. Her illustrious career includes performances at the most prestigious opera houses worldwide, and now UK audiences will have the opportunity to experience her remarkable talent up close.

This year, Garifullina stunned audiences at the BBC’s Doctor Who Prom, where her ethereal renditions of “Vale Decem” and “Abigail’s Song” earned her rave reviews. Critics hailed her exceptional contribution, with Music OMH praising her “gorgeously bell-like tones” and Broadway World commending her “haunting and uplifting performances.” These moments showcased Garifullina’s ability to infuse each piece with both technical brilliance and emotional resonance, captivating audiences in a way few performers can.

Garifullina’s return to London in September to perform Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata at the Royal Opera House further cemented her status as one of the most exciting sopranos of her generation. Her portrayal was universally praised, blending vocal mastery with deep emotional conviction.

“There was a brilliance to her performance,” wrote the Financial Times, and The Express hailed her performance in the tragic role as “an emotional triumph.” Critics and audiences alike were struck by her ability to transform onstage, bringing to life Violetta’s carefree beginnings, her defiant independence, and, ultimately, her tragic fragility.

Born in 1987 in Kazan, Garifullina’s prodigious talent emerged early. Her first televised performance at just five years old marked the beginning of an extraordinary career. After studying in Nuremberg and Vienna, she won First Prize at Placido Domingo’s 2013 Operalia Competition, a victory that catapulted her to international recognition.

Following this triumph, she joined the ensemble of the Vienna Staatsoper, where she collaborated with some of the world’s most esteemed conductors, including Gustavo Dudamel, Zubin Mehta, Kent Nagano, Antonio Pappano, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Her artistry has earned her numerous accolades, including Solo Album of the Year at the Echo Classical Awards and a Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording for Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Golden Cockerel.

Aida Garifullina is a regular guest at prestigious opera houses, including the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Teatro alla Scala, the Metropolitan Opera House, and the Opéra National de Paris. Her star-studded career has included performances at the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies, the Concert de Paris for Bastille Day, and Proms in the Park. She has also graced the stage at Andrea Bocelli’s 30th Celebration in Tuscany, alongside artists such as Ed Sheeran and Lang Lang.

Her versatility has brought her mainstream success with appearances in the Oscar-nominated film Florence Foster Jenkins alongside Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, as well as her unforgettable duet with Robbie Williams at the FIFA World Cup.

Garifullina’s upcoming roles include Tatyana in the world premiere of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at La Scala, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most sought-after sopranos of her generation.

London audiences will now have another opportunity to experience Garifullina’s artistry in the intimate and acoustically rich setting of Cadogan Hall.