# Christina Bonnelli

> A rare voice that holds a unique story. / Une voix rare qui porte une histoire unique.
> Christina Bonnelli is a dramatic coloratura soprano and choir conductor based in Montreal, Canada.

Official website: https://christinabonnelli.com/

## Who she is
- Dramatic coloratura soprano (soprano colorature dramatique) and choir conductor, based in Montreal; performs in Canada and France.
- The only musician in her family. She started with rap before finding her calling in opera and classical music.
- She was the first woman to sing in her country, then left it on her own to build her career.
- Master's degree, Université de Montréal; musicology, Université Grenoble Alpes; classical singing, choral conducting and music theory, conservatories of Grenoble and Lyon. Preparing doctoral studies.
- Trained with Nadia Jauneau-Cury and Richard Margison; also worked with Laurence Garcin, Maria Cristina Kiehr, Sandrine Piau and Jean-Marc Aymes.
- Roles include Carmen, Miss Pinkerton (The Old Maid and the Thief), Musetta, Juliette, Gretel (Hänsel und Gretel), the High Priestess (Aida) and Despina (Così fan tutte). Creates immersive shows bringing together more than 120 artists, including Le Train de la Vie.
- Repertoire: opera, French mélodie, German Lied, oratorio and sacred music, plus her own songs (I See Light, You Killed Me, So I Lived).
- Her goal: to make opera accessible and stay close to her audience. "You don't need to know opera to feel it."

## What people say
- "Her voice is haunting. It holds her entire story." (Linda, choir member)

## Book her
- Concerts, recitals, productions, choirs, private events: https://christinabonnelli.com/#pros
- Upcoming concerts: https://christinabonnelli.com/#concerts

## Listen
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinaBonnelli
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.bonnelli/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christinabonnelli