Brazilian-American mezzo-soprano Melissa Zgouridi is quickly garnering international attention for her “sublime, sparkling bronze voice” and “magnetic presence” (Forum Opéra).

 

Highlights of the 2026–2027 season include the title role in Othmar Schoeck’s Penthesilea at the Bregenz Festival (directed by Mariame Clément, conducted by Kristiina Poska), Verdi’s Missa da Requiem with the Jyväskylä Sinfonia and Oulu Sinfonia in Finland, Handel’s Messiah conducted by Ivor Bolton with Collegium Vocale Salzburg, and her debut at the Polish National Opera as Glaša in Janáček’s Káťa Kabanová (directed by Kornél Mundruczó, conducted by Yoel Gamzou). In spring 2027, Melissa will make her New York City recital debut following her First Prize win at the Wagner Society of New York’s 2026 Singer Awards.