Serena Sáenz

Serena Sáenz is a talented Spanish soprano born in Barcelona in 1994. She began her musical journey at a young age, starting piano and music theory at six, and later joined the Children's Choir of Palau de la Música Catalana at 12. Her professional debut came at 13 in the children's opera "Brundibár" by Hans Krása at the Gran Teatre del Liceu. Sáenz has studied at the Liceu Conservatory in Barcelona and the Hanns Eisler School of Music in Berlin. She has performed in numerous prestigious opera houses, including the Staatsoper Berlin, Wiener Staatsoper, and Gran Teatre del Liceu, showcasing her versatility in roles like Pamina in "The Magic Flute," Zerbinetta in "Ariadne auf Naxos," and Lucia in "Lucia di Lammermoor."

Sáenz is praised for her musicality, good taste in ornamentation, and luminous high notes, particularly in bel canto repertoire. She has participated in masterclasses with renowned artists like Montserrat Caballé and Mariella Devia. Her career highlights include winning the first prize and Audience Award at the Montserrat Caballé International Singing Competition and placing second at the Operalia Competition. Despite her success in opera, there is no information linking her to the specific releases you mentioned, such as "Birds" or "Alyabyev: The Nightingale."

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