Sofia Falkovitch

"A source of inspiration" – UNESCO

Paris-based mezzo-soprano, extemporizer, composer, artistic director and producer, Sofia Falkovitch is the first female cantor (hazzan) ever trained and ordained in Europe and remains the only one in the history of France. Today she leads an active international career. Sofia's primary aim is to pass on and share her love for these musical treasures inherited from previous generations. Sofia is an ambassador of her faith and a leading voice of her generation.

"Today's leading voice of the Jewish Cantorial Art"
– Allegro

"Mezzo-soprano, cantor and Concordia alumna Sofia Falkovitch enjoys her international reach.
Falkovitch’s remarkable singing talents extend beyond her voice and onstage presence to her fluency in Russian, French, German, Hebrew, Yiddish, Spanish and English. Her singing range is wide, coloured and layered, while her technique both textured and complex. In her life as a singer, Falkovitch sees a treasure trove of opportunity to work together and communicate with people of other religions and cultures, through storytelling and creativity. Her optimistic and pragmatic outlook envisions a way to come together, to bridge the mosaical divide by tearing down walls and prejudices – through the gift of music."
– Concordia University