"Alla Salakhova as Ramiro played her travesti role well, in particular displaying a wonderful mezzo-soprano chest register during her Act II aria 'Dolce d’amor compagna.'"Maggie Ramsey, Opera Today
Alla Salakhova
Mezzo-Soprano
At a glance
Alla Salakhova is a Russian-Canadian mezzo-soprano based in Edmonton, AB, and a recent graduate of the University of Maryland's Maryland Opera Studio. An emerging artist performing across Canada and the United States, she sings Ramiro in La finta giardiniera, Brittomara in Heggie/Scheer's If I Were You, and Prince Charmant in Massenet's Cendrillon this season, following recent debuts as Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro and Stéphano in Roméo et Juliette. She is a District Winner of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. A versatile performer of opera, oratorio, recital, and musical theatre, her passion lies in connecting with others through storytelling, music, drama, and community.
"Especially strong was Alla Salakhova in the role of Drusilla; she had the presence of a seasoned performer and sang with an appreciation of both the musical responsibility and the need to project a compelling character."Bill Rankin, Opera Canada
