Benedetta Mazzucato: Rising Star in Opera
Italian mezzo-soprano Benedetta Mazzucato has quickly established herself as a prominent figure in the opera world, captivating audiences with her versatile voice and compelling stage presence. From early mentorship with Plácido Domingo to acclaimed performances across Europe and North America, Mazzucato’s career continues to ascend.
Early Career and Training
Mazzucato began her solo career in 2012, invited by Plácido Domingo to participate in the Young Singer Project “Domingo Thornton” at the Los Angeles Opera [1]. In 2013, she joined William Christie’s “Le Jardin des Voix,” embarking on an international tour that included performances in New York, Barcelona, Paris, and Moscow [3].
Notable Performances
Mazzucato has graced the stages of prestigious institutions including the Salzburger Festspiele and the Opéra Royal de Wallonie. Her repertoire spans a diverse range of roles, including the title role in Handel’s Silla at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia, and performances in La Grotta di Trofonio at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, and Alcina at the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe.
Further highlights include her portrayal of Argene at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and participation in Monteverdi’s Vespro della Beata Vergine at the Barbican Center in London.
Recent Acclaim and Debut at Arena di Verona
Mazzucato’s recent successes include her debut in Scarlatti’s The Wonderful Effects of Mother Nature at the Musikfestspiele in Potsdam and the Bayreuth Opernhaus, a production that received the Opus Klassik prize. In 2025, she performed the title role in Arsilda, queen of Ponto directed by Andrea Marcon at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and at the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid.
She likewise took on the role of the Genius in the serenade The Triumph of Fame with Ottavio Dantone and Accademia Bizantina at the Innsbrucker Festwochen, the MÜPA in Budapest and the Wiener Konzerthaus. A recent debut at Carnegie Hall in New York, conducted by Christina Pluhar with the ensemble L’Arpeggiata, further cemented her rising star status.
In 2026, Mazzucato made her debut with Fondazione Arena in the first Veronese performance of Vivaldi’s L’Olimpiade, performed at the Teatro Ristori [1].
About William Christie’s Jardin des Voix
“Le Jardin des Voix,” where Mazzucato honed her skills, was founded in 2001 by William Christie. This prestigious academy for young singers draws inspiration from the historical relationship between gardens and music in the 17th and 18th centuries, providing a unique environment for artistic growth [3]. Christie’s program cultivates young vocal talent, offering ideal conditions for development and preparing them for successful careers on the world stage.