From Operalia to the World Cup: Aida Garifullina’s Journey

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International opera star Aida Garifullina joins Rhiannon Jones in the studio to reflect on the defining moments of her career — from growing up in Kazan with a choir conductor mother to singing with Andrea Bocelli, Plácido Domingo, and Robbie Williams on the world’s biggest stages.

She shares how winning the Operalia competition launched her global career, why her connection with Bocelli has lasted over a decade, and what it was like to perform at the FIFA World Cup and the O2 Arena. Aida also opens up about her unexpected film debut alongside Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, and how music moved both her and her co-stars to tears on set.

From Florence Foster Jenkins to Buckingham Palace, from Madison Square Garden to opera houses around the world, Aida’s story is one of humility, discipline, and breathtaking talent.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Aida Garifullina Joins Showcase
00:35 – Growing Up with Music in Kazan
01:22 – Her First Big Competition at Age 5
01:54 – Singing Ave Maria at 12 with a Full Orchestra
02:10 – Winning Operalia and Meeting Plácido Domingo
02:50 – Collaborating with Andrea Bocelli
03:56 – US Tour Memories: Madison Square Garden and Las Vegas
04:10 – Their Chemistry On and Off Stage
04:26 – Bocelli’s 30th Anniversary Concert at the O2
04:56 – On Performing in Florence Foster Jenkins with Meryl Streep
05:34 – Making Meryl Cry On Set
05:58 – A Dream Invitation Dilemma: Buckingham Palace vs. the Film
06:20 – Her Career Highlight: The World Cup with Robbie Williams
06:52 – Staying Calm Under Pressure
07:16 – What to Expect from Her Next Solo Concert
07:42 – Farewell and Gratitude

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