Laura Catrani

Soprano and Gyrokinesis trainer.

“Close your eyes and let the music set you free.”

- Phantom of the Opera -

At the very young age of five, struck by the beauty of the great Italian soprano, Renata Tebaldi, whom she had the honor of crossing paths one evening at the theatre, Laura decided, with absolute conviction, that one day she would become an opera singer. Laura did not hear Renata Tebaldi sing that night, but in her child's eyes, the soprano - wrapped in her sparkling emerald green gown – was the embodiment of a Goddess.
Laura had no understanding and knowledge of the world of Opera; clearly, at that time her idea of an opera singer was merely the result of the imagination of a young girl, but without a doubt that brief encounter lit up the sparkle in her imaginary musical world. Years later, when finally introduced to opera, Laura was immediately swept away by both its musical and theatrical aspects.
Laura became very passionate about how physicality and joy are released in every movement during an opera performance, recognizing that the body and the voice complete each other and act together in singing, dancing, and acting. While executing the creations of living composers, Laura created a perfect fusion between sound and sight: hearing and seeing when Laura performs is like entering in a kaleidoscope where music and movement blend, where light, reflection, shapes and colors are maneuvered to create a new and extraordinary experience for opera enthusiasts and for the public in general.

“Laura Catrani is one of the most talented and sensitive sopranos towards the new music..."

- Enrico Girardi, Corriere della Sera -

Considered by critics as a masterful interpreter of contemporary and twentieth-century repertoire, as well as a flexible and musical performer in the dual role of singer and actress, Laura Catrani began her studies at a young age, graduating with honors in Singing and Vocal Chamber Music at Milan's Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory. She has performed numerous works of modern and contemporary composers and has world premiered roles in many contemporary operas such as "Il dissoluto acquito" by Azio Corghi (La Scala Theater in Milan), "Leggenda" and “Il suono giallo”

by Alessandro Solbiati (Teatro Regio of Turin and Teatro Comunale of Bologna), “La metamorphosis” by Silvia Colasanti (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino), and "Il gridario” and "Forést"by Matteo Franceschini (Venice Biennale and Bolzano Municipal Theater). Alongside her distinguished career in the twentieth-century repertoire, is her international acclaim in traditional opera, especially for her roles in Mozart and eighteenth-century operas, and regularly joins celebrated soloists and ensembles in chamber music settings at important national Festivals.

In conjunction with her classical music studies, Laura also trained as an actress at the Paolo Grassi Acting School in Milan, while specializing with the renowned dancers Avi Kaiser, Sergio Antonino, and Valentina Moar, with whom she collaborated in several dances, theater, and singing performances. Laura is regularly invited by the most important Italian music institutions to hold seminars and masterclasses on contemporary singing techniques and interpretation. Since 2017 she manages and supervises the flagship annual workshop "Il Teatro della Voce" at the Conservatory of Milan.