““Bárbara is the very epitome of a Cinderella story in real life!””
BIOGRAPHY
Vibrant classical-crossover soprano Bárbara Padilla dazzles audiences with her powerful, transcendent voice, turning timeless songs into enchanting adventures that ignite the imagination, exhibit her extraordinary operatic technique and make hearts dance. Celebrated globally as “America’s Angel,” Bárbara's spectacular performance on Season 4 of "America’s Got Talent" prompted one judge to declare: “It was the greatest single vocal performance we’ve ever had on ‘America’s Got Talent’.” Bárbara’s luminous renditions of songs as well as her charisma and determined pursuit of her dreams made her a fan favorite, and she finished first runner-up. Once the show wrapped, Bárbara was asked to participate in the America’s Got Talent Live Concert Series in Las Vegas, which ran for ten weeks in Las Vegas and for three weeks at Foxwoods Casino.
Her repertoire encompasses roles in beloved operas such as La Bohème, Turandot, Tosca, Madame Butterfly, La Traviata; oratorios such as Verdi’s and Mozart’s Requiem Masses; and other masterworks including Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. Her versatility has also allowed her to excel at “popera,” including favorite songs within that genre such as "Time To Say Goodbye,” "Gira Con Me Questa Notte,” and Spanish language songs such as "Bésame Mucho."
““The greatest single vocal performance we’ve ever had on ‘America’s Got Talent’ . . . A star has been born on this show.””
