Singer Adriana Bignagni Lesca leaves audiences breathless

She came to France to study piano. Instead, her powerful voice launched an international opera career. DW meets Gabonese mezzo-soprano Adriana Bignagni Lesca as she prepares for a starring role in Philip Glass’ “Satyagraha” at the Paris Opera. 

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Correction, July 18, 2026: The original text accompanying this video misspelled the name of Adriana Bignagni Lesca. DW apologizes for the error.