Martina Gresia

Martina Gresia​’s Biography

Martina Gresia, an Italian soprano born in Rome in 1997, is rapidly establishing herself as one of the most compelling voices of her generation. Her career is marked by extraordinary precocity, having debuted major roles on prestigious stages before the age of 25.

She began her musical journey under the guidance of Maestro Massimiliano Damato and soprano Nunzia Santodirocco, later refining her craft with Maestros Antonio Pergolizzi and Otello Visconti. At just 19, Martina achieved international recognition, winning top prizes in competitions such as Jole De Maria, Ottavio Ziino, and Voci Verdiane Città di Busseto. Since 2017, she has been a frequent collaborator with the Pavarotti Foundation.

Professional Engagements

Arena di Verona: Debut at age 20 in the Verdi Opera Night (cond. Andrea Battistoni).

La Bohème (Mimì): Debut at age 21 throughout the Tuscan circuit.

Teatro Petruzzelli di Bari: Adina in L’Elisir d’amore and Donna Anna in Don Giovanni.

Bel Canto Mastery: Winner of the 73rd AsLiCo competition, she debuted the title role in Bellini’s Norma at age 25, a role she later reprised at Teatro Comunale di Bologna and at the National Theatre of Zagreb.

In 2023, Martina was selected by Maestro Riccardo Muti for his Italian Opera Academy at Fondazione Prada, where she refined the role of Norma. She has worked with renowned conductors including Piergiorgio Morandi, Sesto Quatrini, Gianna Fratta, and Michele Spotti, and performed alongside world-class artists like Bryn Terfel and Ildar Abdrazakov.

Her recent activity includes Norma as the title role at the National Theatre of Zagreb, concerts in Kaliningrad with Maestro Fabio Mastrangelo, and the Rachmaninov Festival under Dmitry Kryukov.