Luisa Islam-Ali-Zade

Luiza Islam Ali-Zade ( born February 10, 1971, Tashkent, Uzbekistan) is an Uzbek opera singer with a mezzo-soprano range. In 2008, she received the "Golden Soffit" award for "Best Female Role in Musical Theater".

Biography

Luiza was born on February 10, 1971, in Tashkent. Louise started her opera career at the "Zazerkalye" theater in Saint Petersburg, where she also honed her acting skills under the guidance of director Alexander Petrov and conductor Pavel Bubelnikov.

Louise has performed in numerous European opera theaters, including the Vienna State Opera, the Hamburg State Opera, the Royal Danish Opera, and the German Opera. She has also appeared at the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse, Royal Opera of Wallonia, and various other opera houses portraying various roles. She has participated in various festivals.

In 1999, Louise premiered a work by the French composer Philippe Hersant titled "Landscape with a Ruin" with the Lyon National Orchestra conducted by Tortelier, a piece dedicated to her by the composer. Following this, she made radio recordings in many European countries.

In 2011, she performed in a concert at the opening of the new opera house in Batumi. Louise also wrote the libretto and directed the opera "The Heart of a Boy from Permon" with music composed by Vladimir Genin, which was later adapted into a film.

Awards

"Golden Soffit" for "Best Female Role in Musical Theater" (2008) Second prize at the International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition(1993)