Natalya Gennadi
Ukrainian Canadian soprano Natalya Gennadi is establishing her career in North America in a wide range of repertoire. Natalya caused a sensation when she stepped in at short notice in her debut in the leading role of Oksana G., Tapestry Opera’s harrowing tale about human trafficking. Her critically acclaimed performance of this world premiere was nominated for the prestigious Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
In 2024, Natalya curated and performed in “Grandma’s Shawl” with Soundstreams, a musical journey inspired by the tale of Kokum Shawls and tells the story of the lasting bond between Ukrainian and Indigenous women. Their story is woven together with historical quotes, folk songs, poetry and compositions by Ukrainian composers Stefania Turkevych, Lesia Dychko, and Canadians Andrew Balfour, Anna Pidgorno and Ian Cusson.
As Mimi in La bohème with Highlands Opera Studio, Dawn Martens of Opera Canada wrote: “Natalya was a gorgeous Mimi; not only did she look the part of the consumptive heroine, she allowed her powerful voice to ebb and flow, pro ducing gorgeously rich tones in Act I and sweeter, melodic phrases in Act 1V.”
Recent opera roles include Violetta (La Traviata) and Donna Anna (Don Giovanni) with Opera York, Countess Almaviva with Southern Ontario Lyric Opera’s Le Nozze di Figaro, and Mimi in La bohème with Brott Opera. Natalya joined Toronto Concert Orchestra for a concert of opera favourites and is a favourite with Tapestry Opera in their popular summertime outdoor Box Concerts.
Natalya debuted as Gerhilde in Die Walküre with Pacific Opera Victoria, and starred as Medée (Cherubini) with Voicebox:Opera in Concert. Natalya joined Slow Rise Music in their compelling concert of contemporary works “Here be Sirens”, and was a guest soloist with Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra’s Spring Concert.
Recent highlights for Natalya include her debut with Kindred Spirits Orchestra as the soprano soloist in Verdi’s monumental Requiem, and singing The First Wood Nymph in an orchestral study of Rusalka with Regents Opera in London, UK.
In 2024, Natalya curated and performed in “Grandma’s Shawl” with Soundstreams, a musical journey inspired by the tale of Kokum Shawls and tells the story of the lasting bond between Ukrainian and Indigenous women. Their story is woven together with historical quotes, folk songs, poetry and compositions by Ukrainian composers Stefania Turkevych, Lesia Dychko, and Canadians Andrew Balfour, Anna Pidgorno and Ian Cusson.
As Mimi in La bohème with Highlands Opera Studio, Dawn Martens of Opera Canada wrote: “Natalya was a gorgeous Mimi; not only did she look the part of the consumptive heroine, she allowed her powerful voice to ebb and flow, pro ducing gorgeously rich tones in Act I and sweeter, melodic phrases in Act 1V.”
Recent opera roles include Violetta (La Traviata) and Donna Anna (Don Giovanni) with Opera York, Countess Almaviva with Southern Ontario Lyric Opera’s Le Nozze di Figaro, and Mimi in La bohème with Brott Opera. Natalya joined Toronto Concert Orchestra for a concert of opera favourites and is a favourite with Tapestry Opera in their popular summertime outdoor Box Concerts.
Natalya debuted as Gerhilde in Die Walküre with Pacific Opera Victoria, and starred as Medée (Cherubini) with Voicebox:Opera in Concert. Natalya joined Slow Rise Music in their compelling concert of contemporary works “Here be Sirens”, and was a guest soloist with Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra’s Spring Concert.
Recent highlights for Natalya include her debut with Kindred Spirits Orchestra as the soprano soloist in Verdi’s monumental Requiem, and singing The First Wood Nymph in an orchestral study of Rusalka with Regents Opera in London, UK.
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