Soprano Laura Ansaldi has been awarded the distinguished Arts-Sciences-Lettres (ASL) medal.

The soprano received the honor in recognition of her outstanding contributions to opera and the arts. The medal was presented on October 6, 2024, at a distinguished ceremony held in the iconic Salon Opéra of the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, a historic venue that has hosted generations of cultural milestones.

The celebrations began on Oct. 5, with an exclusive cultural event at the Embassy of Oman in Paris. Co-hosted by H.E. Ahmed bin Mohamed bin Nasser al Araimi, Omani Ambassador to France, and the Swiss Foundation Bridging Nations, the evening was dedicated to promoting inclusion, intercultural dialogue,
and sustainability through the arts.

Ansaldi performed a program dedicated to His Late Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the people of Oman, and to women as a powerful force for transformation in society. Then at the ASL Grand Awards Ceremony, Ansaldi also performed with Ukrainian pianist Alexey Botvinov.

Regarding the honor, Ansaldi said, it was “the achievement of a lifetime…Just going through the process was worth it, but receiving this recognition—it’s something I’ll never forget. It’s the most spiritual achievement of my career.”

Later this month, Ansaldi will make her Carnegie Hall debut.