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Natalya Romaniw in ENO’s Madam Butterfly in early 2020. Photo: Jane Hobson

Natalya Romaniw and Roderick Williams in Eugene Onegin at Garsington Opera (2016). Photo: Mark Douet

Now approaching the beginning of her full maturity as a soprano, Romaniw’s repertoire

currently concentrates on two areas: Italian operas by Puccini and his contemporaries,

and Slavic operas by such composers as Tchaikovsky, Smetana, Dvorak and Janacek –

all of which suit her well.

“I have found the Puccini roles probably the most challenging, especially Butterfly,

because the orchestra can be overwhelming; you have to trust that you are making

enough sound and know how to pace yourself.