Aliana de la Guardia, soprano

Soprano Aliana de la Guardia is a frequent performer of New Music. She has been singing with the Ludovico Ensemble since 2004 and has performed composers such as: Birtwistle, Gorecki, Harvey, Kurtág, Sciarrino, Schoenberg, and frequently collaborates with many local composers. She is the Artistic Director of Dirty Paloma and is a founding artist and General Manager of Guerilla Opera with which she co-produced and premiered seven world premiere operas with roles written specifically for her.

Additional Credits: Firebird Ensemble, Harvard Group for New Music, I/O Ensemble at Williams College, Xanthos Ensemble, LOSTWAX Dance Co. at FirstWorks Providence, Boston Lyric Opera, Granite State Opera, Cape Cod Opera, MetroWest Opera, and guest staring on ABC’s Body of Proof.  Artistic residencies: Hubbard Hall Opera Theater, The Boston Conservatory, and University of Memphis. (www.alianadelaguardia.com)