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Peruvian Mezzosoprano Madeleine Gutiérrez Selected for Les Veus del Monestir 2026 in Barcelona

The recognition marks her first European competition victory with a recital at the Monastery of Pedralbes.

Overview

  • She earned selection after a September 17 audition at the Pedralbes monastery, performing Cilea’s “Acerba voluttà” with pianist Miguel Ángel Dionis.
  • She announced the result on September 29 via Instagram, calling it her first win in a European contest.
  • Inclusion in the 2026 Les Veus del Monestir cycle comes with a recital at the 14th‑century venue in Barcelona.
  • In new remarks to RPP, Gutiérrez said the milestone drives her to enter more competitions and noted her training in Lima and master’s studies in Barcelona.
  • She highlighted that the news arrived on her father Tongo’s birthday and credited her parents for supporting her classical career.