Rolex Arts Testimonee Sonya Yoncheva

Another Rolex Arts Testimonee that has passed through Plácido Domingo's Operalia singing competition, young Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva's star burns bright in the opera world. One of the biggest talents of her generation, she has already graced the stages of the world's leading opera houses. Her performances of iconic roles have garnered critical acclaim for her work in operas from the Baroque era as well as on the concert stage. 

Sonya Yoncheva Wearing a Rolex Lady Datejust (photo: Rolex/Hugo Glendinning)

Yoncheva received rave reviews for her role as Violetta in Verdi's 'La Traviata' in 2015. "She is the finest Violetta since Maria Callas. The Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva is possibly the best Traviata in the world at present,” said Die Welt of the performance. In 2014, she stepped in as Mimi in 'La Boheme' at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, after having played Gilda in 'Rigoletto' there. She has also graced the most important stages of Europe, as Musetta in La Bohéme at the Royal Opera House in London and Lucia de Lammermoor at the Opéra National de Paris in 2013. 

A student of music since her childhood in Bulgaria, Yoncheva received degrees in piano and voice in her home country, studying under Nelly Koitcheva. She later obtained a mater's in voice at the Conservatory of Geneva under the tutelage of Danielle Borst. After receiving her formal training, the opera singer applied her vocal talent to singing competitions. Most notably, she won top prize and the special CultureArte prize at Operalia in 2010. The video embedded below shows the singer performing "E strano...Sempre Libera..." from 'La Traviata' in a concert in 2012.

Rolex Lady Datejust (photo: Rolex)

The soprano became a Rolex Arts Testimonee in 2011 and is photographed above wearing a yellow gold Lady Datejust. With diamonds set on the bezel and hour markers and finished with a Jubilee bracelet, this watch exudes elegance and represents Yoncheva's star quality very well. For more information on the opera star, visit her official website at sonyayoncheva.com. For more information on the watch, visit rolex.com.

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