Sylvie Valayre (born 1956, Paris) is a French operatic soprano known for her versatile interpretations of lyric, spinto, and dramatic coloratura soprano parts. She sings grueling roles like Abigaille, Lady Macbeth or Turandot as well as lighter pieces like Giordano's Maddalena, Cio-Cio San (Madama Butterfly), or Verdi's Desdemona at major opera houses around the world. Born in Paris, she graduated at the Paris Conservatory under the guidance of Christiane Eda-Pierre... see more