Artistic and virtuosic, sensual and stylish — that’s all about her. Aida Garifullina owns an exceptionally beautiful soprano. Honoured Artist of Russia and Tatarstan, first prize winner of the legendary international Placido Domingo Operalia competition, she has captivated audiences all over the world. Her voice has sounded on the famous opera stages of Paris and Salzburg, London and Milan, New York and Buenos Aires. Critics note: “When she appears, it seems as if an incredible hurricane has swept across the stage; her voice is magnificent”.

On December 16, the world opera star will perform a gala concert on the stage of the Mikhailovsky Theatre. The program will include the most famous arias from the singer’s repertoire, performed with the Mikhailovsky Theatre Orchestra with the chief conductor and musical director Alexander Soloviev.