Lea Desandre is a French classical music artist who has made a name for herself in the world of opera and baroque music. Born on May 14, 1992, in Paris, France, Desandre grew up in a family of musicians. Her mother was a singer, and her father was a composer and conductor. From a young age, Desandre was exposed to classical music and began singing in choirs. Desandre began her formal music education at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris, where she studied voice and piano. She later continued her studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she received a degree in voice. Desandre's career as a professional musician began in 2015 when she won the First Prize and the Audience Prize at the International Baroque Singing Competition in Froville, France. This win opened doors for her, and she began performing in major opera houses and concert halls around the world. One of Desandre's most notable performances was in the 2017 production of Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea at the Salzburg Festival. Desandre played the role of Ottavia, and her performance was praised for its emotional depth and technical skill. The production was directed by Jan Lauwers and conducted by William Christie. Desandre has also performed in other major productions, including Handel's Alcina at the Opéra National de Bordeaux and Rameau's Les Indes Galantes at the Opéra National de Paris. She has worked with some of the most renowned conductors in the world, including Emmanuelle Haïm, Jordi Savall, and Christophe Rousset. In addition to her work in opera, Desandre is also a sought-after concert performer. She has performed in major concert halls around the world, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Wigmore Hall in London, and the Lincoln Center in New York City. She has also performed at major music festivals, including the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence and the Festival de La Chaise-Dieu. Desandre's talent has been recognized with several awards and honors. In addition to her win at the International Baroque Singing Competition in Froville, she was also a finalist in the 2016 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels. She was named a "Révélation Artiste Lyrique" by the French music magazine Diapason in 2018. Desandre's recordings have also received critical acclaim. Her debut album, Amazone, was released in 2018 and features works by Handel, Vivaldi, and Purcell. The album was praised for Desandre's "rich, warm voice" and her ability to convey the emotional depth of the music. Desandre continues to perform and record, and her star is on the rise in the world of classical music. Her talent, passion, and dedication to her craft have made her one of the most exciting young artists in the field today.

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