BIO

Pascale Engla is an American Soprano from Petaluma, California, currently based in Florence, Italy. She began her classical training at the Accademia Europea di Firenze, studying under the guidance of Maestra Susanna Rigacci. In 2022, she earned her Opera and Voice certificate from the academy and continues to develop her voice through ongoing private studies with Maestra Rigacci.

Since her graduation, Pascale has begun to make her mark as a freelance opera singer in Europe, debuting several roles in the past two years, including Annina in Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, Frasquita in Georges Bizet’s Carmen, and Kate Pinkerton in Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. She is looking forward to her upcoming debut as Susanna in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. These performances have allowed her to refine her craft and begin establishing herself in the operatic world.

Photo: Rebecca Skidgel 2025

In addition to her opera work, Pascale had the opportunity to join the Final Fantasy World Orchestra Tour in September 2024 and March 2025 performing at venues like the Olympiahalle in Munich, Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, Afas live in Amsterdam, Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, and Auditori Forum in Barcelona.

Before pursuing opera, Pascale was involved in theater and musical productions from a young age, which allowed her to explore a range of performing arts. She also has experience in film, including her role in GBF (2012), directed by Darren Stein, while living in Los Angeles.

As an artist, Pascale is focused on continuing to grow both vocally and artistically. 2025 brings exciting opportunities, including several competitions across Europe and beyond, which she looks forward to participating in as part of her ongoing journey in the world of opera.