Laura virella

Mezzo-soprano sanjuanera and Helen Hayes Award winner Laura Virella was hailed by the LA Times as “compelling on stage,” and has been described by critics as having a "bright, luminescent mezzo," "silky tone," and "rich, attractive, plush sound." She's appeared on major operatic stages throughout the US, including San Diego, Detroit, El Paso, Long Beach, and Wolf Trap, as well as internationally in Germany, Spain, Austria and Puerto Rico. An avid storyteller and champion of chamber and song repertoire, she's had extensive chamber collaborations and a diverse array of insightful thematic recital programming that often weaves in Puerto Rican works and captivating visual presentations. American soprano Joanna Bruno remarked that “Laura has a gift that cannot be taught. Beyond the magnificent colors she gifts us with her voice, her mastery of language and skill of communication, painting each word, each phrase, with its unique shape and emphasis… It must be shared with the world. An exquisite artist.” Soprano Susan Mardinly agreed: "Laura has a wonderfully trained voice, a beautiful presence, superb musicianship, and really good diction. But it was her soulful interpretation that was so stunning it made me hang on every word, every nuance." You can find her on streaming platforms worldwide.  www.lauravirella.com