Catherine naglestad biography

American opera singer

Catherine Naglestad (born 7 November 1965)^[1] is an American soprano performing in Europe and internationally.^[2] She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.^[2][3] In 2006, she was named Singer of the Year by Opernwelt in Germany for her portrayal of Norma, Alceste, and Elisabetta.^[4]

Early life and education

Naglestad was born in San Jose, California and grew up in Sacramento.^[2] At age 12, she started singing musical theater before deciding to pursue a career in opera.^[2] At age 17, she moved to San Francisco where she studied at the San Francisco Conservatory, furthering her studies in Rome, Milan and New York.^[2]

Career

She has performed leading roles in opera houses and concert halls around the world, including the Royal Opera House in London, Paris Opéra Bastille, Berlin State Opera, and Suntory Hall in Tokyo.^{[3][better s}