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Leonor Bonilla is a Spanish soprano who has made a name for herself in the world of classical music. Born on May 22, 1986, in Seville, Spain, Bonilla grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a guitarist, and her mother was a singer, so it was only natural that she would develop a love for music at a young age. Bonilla began her musical training at the age of six, studying piano and singing. She quickly showed a talent for singing, and her parents encouraged her to pursue it further. She began taking voice lessons and participating in local competitions and festivals. In 2004, Bonilla was accepted into the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Sevilla, where she studied under the guidance of soprano Ana María Sánchez. She continued to excel in her studies, and in 2008, she graduated with honors. After completing her studies, Bonilla began to make a name for herself in the world of classical music. She made her professional debut in 2009, singing the role of Barbarina in Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro" at the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville. Her performance was well-received, and she was praised for her clear, bright voice and her natural stage presence. Over the next few years, Bonilla continued to perform in operas and concerts throughout Spain and Europe. She sang the role of Zerlina in Mozart's "Don Giovanni" at the Teatro Real in Madrid, and she performed in the world premiere of "La ciudad de las mentiras" by Spanish composer Elena Mendoza at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid. In 2014, Bonilla won first prize in the Concurso Internacional de Canto Ciudad de Logroño, a prestigious singing competition in Spain. Her performance of "Depuis le jour" from Charpentier's "Louise" impressed the judges, and she was awarded the top prize. The following year, Bonilla made her debut at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, singing the role of Pamina in Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte." Her performance was a critical and commercial success, and she was praised for her "crystalline voice" and her "natural acting ability." In 2016, Bonilla made her debut at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, singing the role of Adina in Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore." Her performance was once again well-received, and she was praised for her "sparkling voice" and her "charming stage presence." In addition to her operatic performances, Bonilla has also performed in concerts and recitals throughout Europe. She has sung with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid, the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León, among others. Bonilla's repertoire includes works by Mozart, Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi, and Puccini, among others. She is known for her clear, bright voice, her natural acting ability, and her ability to connect with audiences. In 2019, Bonilla released her debut album, "Canciones españolas," a collection of Spanish songs by composers such as Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo, and Federico García Lorca. The album was well-received, and it showcased Bonilla's versatility as a singer. Throughout her career, Bonilla has received numerous awards and accolades. In addition to her win at the Concurso Internacional de Canto Ciudad de Logroño, she has also won first prize at the Concurso Internacional de Canto de Logroño and the Concurso Internacional de Canto de Toulouse.

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