Lyric coloratura soprano Laura Ruhí Vidal is an accomplished singer, musician, and educator. Her profound dedication to the art of singing is complemented by a diverse concert portfolio in the United Kingdom, showcasing her talents in esteemed venues such as Cadogan Hall, The Barbican, St Martin in the Fields, Purcell Room, Kings Place, and The Sage Gateshead. In addition, she has collaborated with renowned opera companies including MidWales Opera, Pop-Up Company, and Opera Project, as well as participating in prestigious festivals like Longborough Opera Festival, West Green House Opera, Tête à Tête Contemporary Opera Festival, Aldeburgh Festival, London Spanish Song, and Zarzuela Festival, among others.

 

Laura earned her degree from the prestigious Opera Course at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, following a successful completion of a BMus (Hons) in classical singing. Post-graduation, she was honoured with an Artist Fellowship, contributing her expertise as a Spanish and Catalan language and music coach within the vocal department. More recently, she successfully concluded her studies with a Postgraduate Certificate in Performance Teaching at the same institution.

 

Beyond opera, Laura has shared the stage with conductor and comedian Rainer Hersch at esteemed venues such as Crazy Coqs and Cadogan Hall in London. Her notable appearances include "Rainer Hersch's Victor Borge - The Man, The Comedy, and The Music!" and the acclaimed "The New Year's Eve Bash" with the Rainer Hersch Orkestra.

 

Furthermore, Laura was a regular collaborator with the “Maria Camahort Quintet,” a chamber ensemble renowned for its performances of traditionally rooted Spanish classical music. Their concerts, spanning the UK and Spain, have been complemented by the release of two CD albums: "Iberian Colours" (Convivium Records) and "Danzas, Canciones y Nanas" (Guitar Records).

 

Keen to contribute her artistry, Laura is actively seeking involvement in upcoming opera or musical theatre performances, as well as engaging in meaningful musical educational projects.