Soprano Galina Cheplakova debuts as Violetta in La Traviata at Bayerische Staatsoper following Met success.
Immediately following her acclaimed debut at the Metropolitan Opera as Lisa in The Queen of Spades, soprano Galina Cheplakova makes her house debut at the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich, singing the role of Violetta Valéry in La Traviata on June 15, 2025.

Her Metropolitan Opera debut was hailed as a breakout moment, with critics praising her “silvery, easily produced soprano and sharp dramatic instincts,” noting how her voice gained strength and expressive power throughout the performance.

Now taking on one of Verdi’s most beloved heroines, Cheplakova brings vocal brilliance, lyrical sensitivity, and emotional range to the role of Violetta, continuing her rapid ascent on the international opera stage.