Carla Nahadi Babelegoto (IT)

Carla Nahadi Babelegoto is a versatile Italian-born, Amsterdam-based mezzo-soprano celebrated for her rich timbre and dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to performance, bridging early music, baroque repertoire, and contemporary opera.

As a compelling interpreter of groundbreaking contemporary stage works, she seamlessly weaves theater, movement, and vocal storytelling into her craft. Her performance credits include lead roles in the acclaimed premiere of Bushra El-Turk’s Woman at Point Zero (Aix-en-Provence, Royal Opera House), Ellen Reid’s The Shell Trial, Anansi at the Dutch National Opera by South African composer Neo Muyanga, and Monthati Masebe’s Isithunzi at the 2026 Münchener Biennale.

Combining rigorous artistry with an adventurous, cross-genre spirit, Carla continuously pushes the boundaries of contemporary music theater on major international stages.