About Gabriella Di Laccio

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Gabriella Di Laccio grew up in Canoas and Sapucaia do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, training on a paper keyboard due to lack of access to a piano, before rising to perform on stages in London.[1][4]

Musical Performances and Recordings

As an award-winning soprano and recording artist, Di Laccio has released projects like Donne Barocche with Audacium Baroque Ensemble, focusing on Baroque repertoire by female composers,[6] and Ombre Amene with James Akers.[7] Her official website features videos, photo gallery, and press coverage of her performances.[8][9][12]

Founding and Leadership of Donne, Women in Music

In 2018, Di Laccio founded the international Foundation Donne, Women in Music to promote visibility for historically overlooked female composers and advance gender equity in the music industry.[1][3][4][11][14][15] The organization curates events like the 'Abram Alas' forum at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, partnering with Fórum de Mulheres Ópera Latinoamérica (OLA) to discuss 21st-century opera from women's perspectives.[2]

Advocacy for Gender Equity in Music

Di Laccio is a leading activist and public speaker on equality, challenging male-dominated classical music narratives by highlighting women composers and librettists.[1][3][11][14] Her advocacy extends to international platforms, earning her BBC 100 Women recognition.[15]

Prestigious Recognition: MBE Honour

On September 30, she was awarded the MBE by King Charles III for services to music and gender equality, joining honorees like The Beatles and Adele; this was covered extensively in podcasts and news.[1][3][4][5][16][17][18][19]

Public Engagement and Media Presence

Di Laccio frequently appears on podcasts discussing her trajectory, foundation work, and honour, including Perimetral Podcast, Mulheres Reais, and Show da Notícia.[1][3][4][5] Her website includes newsletter signup and contact for speaking engagements.[10][13]