We're thrilled to announce that Ekaterina Shelehova joined Music Traveler as our newest ambassador. Read on to learn about the global musical virtuoso and her impressive journey to success, including a breakout viral performance. There’s no doubt that she has a lot of talent.
Hailing From Canada: Top Competitor
Ekaterina Shelehova began studying music when she was just three years old in Hamilton, Ontario. Here, she participated in competitions and concerts, including the prestigious Kiwanis Competition, where she secured first place three times.
During high school, Ekaterina studied at the Conservatory of Music in Toronto, where she earned Gold Medals in Vocal and a diploma for Grade 10 Vocal. She also completed studies in Piano and earned her diploma for ARCT in Piano Pedagogy.
Acing it Abroad
Following her formative years, Ekaterina took her dedication overseas, including:
- Milan, Italy: After acceptance into the Conservatorio G.Verdi in 2014, she completed her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Opera.
- Russia: She received an invite to participate in the international Kostomuksha Music Festival (2016), captivating audiences with her solo concerts.
- China: Ekaterina traveled to China for the iSing Opera Academy tour, mesmerizing listeners in cities such as Suzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. She even appeared on a mainstream TV show in Beijing, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
She's also worked with ERA as the lead signer on the Live Experience Tour and often performs as a soloist with the Worakls Orchestra, named after Kevin Rodrigues, a French DJ, electronic musician, and composer.
Globally “Got Talent”
Ekaterina's 2021 performance in Italia's Got Talent went viral, garnering over 100 million views and catapulting her to global recognition – she even received an invite to write the soundtrack for The Tempest, an Italian movie based on Shakespeare's play.
In 2022, she performed her original composition, “Awakening,” and advanced to the semifinals on Bulgaria's Got Talent.
Discography
Reflecting her international background, Ekaterina’s songs resonate with fans and artists worldwide. Here’s just a sample of her work:
- Earth Melodies: Original work. Listen.
- Fly Away: Original work. Listen
- Spirit Visions: The first of collaborations with artist Gennady Tkachenko-Papizh, and part of a series of improvisations in a studio in Berlin, Germany.
- Savage Daughter: Cover of Karen Kahan's song.
She'll also be releasing another album of original music in 2025.
Another Warm Welcome
Again, we are thrilled to have such an impressive opera singer, performing artist, and composer join our ambassador team. To learn more about Ekaterina, check out her website, and don’t forget to follow her on social media (joining more than 1 million just on Instagram alone).
