Debut
Carnegie Hall, 2023
On tour
18 opera theaters, China
Repertoire
Puccini · Verdi · Mozart
Dramatic Soprano
Classical to Pop
About me
A voice raised between three worlds.
Soprano Venicia Sandria Rasmussen, of Italian-Danish-American heritage, has been hailed by Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace as "La Future Diva." She has toured extensively throughout China with the Italian Philharmonic Orchestra Abruzzese (2018-2024), captivating audiences in major operatic roles including Violetta, Cio-Cio-San, Mimì, Rusalka, and Tosca, as well as in Chinese and Neapolitan song repertoire, performing before thousands of enthusiastic listeners.
In 2024 and 2025, she returned to China’s foremost stages, completing an intensive opera tour across 18 opera houses, arenas, and cities nationwide within a period of 22 days. She "is definitely one of the best in her field" (Conductor Hartmut Mende); "Venicia shines, she is charged with positive energy, a power-woman" (Wormser Zeitung).
Voice
Dramatic Soprano
Heritage
Italian · Danish · American
Education
Master of Music, Musikhochschule Karlsruhe (Magna cum laude)
Debut highlight
Carnegie Hall, New York · Ciò-Ciò-San, 2023
Videos
Arias, caught live.
Gounod, Mozart, Lehár, Bizet and Puccini, from Italian teatri to Schloss Karlsburg.
"Amour ranime mon courage" · Roméo et Juliette, Gounod
Teatro delle Logge, Montecosaro 2021 · Pianist Andrea Bosso
"Temerari.. come scoglio" · Così fan tutte, Mozart
Pianist Nargiza Alimova · Karlsruhe 2022
Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiss · Giuditta, Lehár
Venicia Sandria Rasmussen as Giuditta · Karlsruhe 2022
Gallery
From the stage.
Press
What the critics are saying.
"La Future Diva.." An enchanting recital with soprano Venicia Rasmussen. She was absolutely perfect in the title role of Tosca and her extremely expressive voice was wonderful in Puccini’s most famous opera excerpts. The Italian repertoire with Rossini and Puccini is handwritten for Venicia. A talent like Ms. Rasmussen can indeed be described as absolutely exceptional, unusual and rare. Vocally absolutely outstanding, stylistically astonishingly versatile, intuitive musicality and linguistic talent. In addition, essential for the stage, there is an innate theatrical, acting talent, enormous joy in playing, and, the rare gift that cannot be taught, a distinct and unmistakable personality, both artistic and human. For example, there is Venicia Rasmussen as the ambitious Poppea: her soprano is pure temptation, her lustful sighs are wonderful, and she underlines the entire artificiality of the character with appropriate gestures that are closely aligned with the music. Ms. Rasmussen impresses with her outstanding voice, with which she can master even the highest tones with clarity and without effort. She is certainly one of the best in her field. Upcoming shows
On stage next.
Concert and opera dates, plus what is coming soon. Follow my social media for announcements.
June 23, 2024
Pforzheim Schmuckmuseum
Maria Callas Gala Concert
April 21, 2024
Kloster Erlenbad
"Träume, Sehnsüchte und Leidenschaften" · Sopran: Venicia Rasmussen, Pianist: Frieder Egri
Coming soon
Next concerts
Stay posted on my social media. To be announced.