Ukrainian born soprano Anna Belaya received a recognition as “soprano, who possesses an extraordinary timbre of profound musicality …a potent voice that clearly projects itself in a velvety ray of impeccable technique and deep resonance” (Isaac Galindo, EL Mexicano/Tijuana).
Ms. Belaya made her debut with Opera de Tijuana as Micaela in G. Bizet’s Carmen. Subsequently, she appeared in Mexico as Giannetta in G. Donizetti’s L`Elisir d’Amore in the co-production between Cultural Center of Tijuana CECUT and Bellas Artes in Mexico City, which was received with glowing reviews.
In previous seasons, Belaya`s performance highlights include Tosca, in the leading role with Pacific Lyric Association in San Diego, Tatiana in Eugene Onegin with Opera Studio at Kiev National Music Academy in Ukraine; Cio-Cio-San(Cover) in Madama Butterfly with Marina del Rey Symphony in LA; Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Madame Lidoine in Dialogues of the Carmelites and Ciesca in Gianni Schicchi, with Opera Academy of California in San Francisco; both Anina and Flora from La Traviata with Opera Studio of Kiev Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Ukraine.
A regular on the concert and recital stage, Anna has appeared with the San Diego Symphony under the baton of Philip Mann; Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, singing soprano solo in Mozart Requiem; Dream Orchestra of Los Angeles, singing Handel`s Messiah; Opera Buffs Incorporation in LA; San Diego Grossmont Symphony Orchestra in Gorecky`s Symphony #3; Narni Festival Orchestra (Italy) as soloist in Stabat Mater, Pergolesi.
Anna Belaya is a regular performer and soloist with Los Angeles Balalaika Orchestra and Firebird Quintet. She has performed with them numerous times and to great praise. News-Ridgcrest Review stated: “Ukrainian soprano Anna Belaya took the performance over the top with her sultry Garboesque good looks and an equally beautiful set of vocals” 2015-12-11.
Ms. Belaya celebrated vocal technique and voice color has won her numerous awards, including First prize in 2015 at Virginia and Susan Hawk Competition in San Diego and 3rd prize in 2013 at Virginia and Susan Hawk Competition. She was a Finalist and Audience favorite in SymphonyNet / ICadenza Competition, Burbank Philharmonic Competition in Los Angeles, Finalist and Encouragement Award Recipient at Musical Merit Foundation in San Diego, Semi-finalist at Loren Zachary National Competition, Premiere Opera International Vocal Competition and New York Lyric Opera National Competition. In Ukraine Anna was two- times recipient of Laureate in the Ukrainian Competition-Festival Ukrainian Talents in the category Art of Acting.
Graduate of Kiev National Music Academy in Ukraine and Kiev Polytechnique Institute, Anna Belaya holds two Master degrees: M.A. in Opera Performance and M.A. in Linguistics summa cum laude.
Ms. Belaya is also known for her philanthropic donations, organizing concerts and providing funds for San Diego Opera and Red Cross in Mexico BC.
