Huge congratulations to Aigul Akhmetshina, who has been awarded the OPUS KLASSIK Award for Young Talent of the Year for her debut album Aigul, released on the Decca Classics label. This critically acclaimed recording showcases her exceptional artistry, dramatic versatility, and vocal brilliance across a wide range of repertoire, affirming her place as one of the most exciting mezzo-sopranos of her generation. Aigul has resonated with audiences and critics alike, capturing the emotional depth and technical finesse that define her performances on the world’s leading opera stages. This well-deserved recognition adds to an already remarkable list of accolades for a rapidly rising star in the opera world.