Eleonora Buratto is an Italian operatic soprano renowned for her powerful voice, emotional depth, and versatile repertoire. She was born on June 7, 1982, in Mantua, Italy. Buratto’s journey to becoming one of the leading sopranos of her generation began with her musical studies at the Conservatorio di Musica “Lucio Campiani” in Mantua, where she trained under the guidance of renowned soprano and vocal coach, Paola Fabbri.
Eleonora Buratto made her professional operatic debut in 2007 at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, where she performed the role of Norina in Donizetti’s Don Pasquale. However, her international career started gaining momentum after 2009, when she was noticed by conductor Riccardo Muti, who became a significant mentor in her career. Under Muti’s baton, she performed in various prestigious productions, including her highly acclaimed role as Susanna in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro at the Salzburg Festival in 2012.
Over the years, Eleonora Buratto has become well-known for her interpretations of Verdi, Mozart, Puccini, and Donizetti, showcasing a voice that balances technical precision with lyrical warmth. Some of her signature roles include Mimì in Puccini’s La Bohème, Desdemona in Verdi’s Otello, and Liù in Puccini’s Turandot.
She has performed in many of the world’s leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Wiener Staatsoper, Royal Opera House in London, and Opéra National de Paris. In addition to her stage performances, Buratto is frequently engaged in concerts and recitals, contributing to her reputation as a versatile and expressive artist.
Throughout her career, she has worked with some of the world’s most distinguished conductors, including Zubin Mehta, Daniele Gatti, and Antonio Pappano. Her performances are characterized by a combination of vocal clarity, expressive phrasing, and a deep understanding of the characters she portrays.
Eleonora Buratto continues to be a prominent figure in the opera world, lauded for both her artistry and her ability to bring emotional depth to her performances, solidifying her place among the most respected sopranos in contemporary opera.
