Sofia Rubina Concerts

Experience Sofia Rubina

Sofia Rubina is a Russian-born, UK-based vocalist and composer specializing in historical vocal performance practice, particularly music of the 17th and 18th centuries. Trained extensively in both classical singing and historical performance at the Royal College of Music (RCM) with Emma Kirkby, she’s become a leading interpreter of Baroque and early Classical repertoire.

Rubina doesn't focus on mainstream opera; instead, she champions lesser-known composers like Barbara Strozzi, Francesco Cavalli, and Agostino Steffani. Her discography includes critically acclaimed recordings on labels like Resonus Classics, notably “Strozzi: La Villanelle” (2021), lauded for its expressive nuance and historically informed ornamentation. She frequently performs with leading period instrument ensembles including Arcangelo, The English Concert, and Les Arts Florissants.

Her style is characterized by a clear, agile voice emphasizing textual clarity and emotional depth – avoiding the heavier vibrato often associated with later operatic traditions. Rubina also actively researches and publishes on historical performance practice, bringing academic rigor to her artistry. She's been featured in BBC Radio 3 broadcasts and regularly appears at international festivals dedicated to early music.