Marika Colasanto

Marika Colasanto was born in Finale Ligure and begun her vocal studies from an early age with teacher Alessandra Brunengo in Imperia, immediately getting recognition at national vocal competitions (Nastro D'argento in Asti, Protagonista del Festival di Sanremo, TV talent show Fantastica, Una Nota per Amica, best voice prize at the Summer Show, etc). After a Scientific Degree, attracted by the Opera world, in 2007 she enters the Conservatorio Niccolò Paganini in Genoa, and graduates with top marks in September 2012, under the guidance of mezzosoprano Maria Trabucco. While studying, she is chosen to represent the School at the prestigious Premio Nazionale delle Arti. After the Diploma, international mezzosoprano Gloria Scalchi invites her to join the Classe di Perfezionamento for two more ye