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Classical Crossover Magazine
​by NATASHA BARBIERI, EDITOR

MALDEN (CBS) -- Lately, Natalja Sticco is leaning into what she knows best: music.

The opera singer has close ties to both Russia and Ukraine.

"It's very close to my heart because I was born in the USSR. I'm an ethnic Russian. And currently, I have family who lives in Russia and I have lots of friends who live in Ukraine and who are suffering," said Sticco.
Now a Malden resident, Sticco is hoping to help Ukrainian soldiers through her rendition of the song "Requiem For a Soldier."

​"Play the song for at least 30 seconds and all the money we get from streaming I'm directly donating to an organization called Taps. So that's an organization supporting veterans and their families," said Sticco.
She says through her website, her song has been streamed 37,000 times in a matter of days. On top of that, she's encouraging separate donations. FULL STORY & VIDEO

​The word “Opera” is often associated with elegance, opulence, and luxury. While all those adjectives are fair descriptors, Latvian-born Mezzo-Soprano and classical music artist Natalja Sticco encourages listeners to dig deeper into the musical genre, immersing themselves in the emotive experience.

​Natalja Sticco is a hot ticket in the world of opera. NY Weekly recently ranked her #7 in their list of Top 20 Artists to Follow in 2020. The Latvian-born opera and classical singer launched her career in 2009. She moved to Boston in 2018 and broke out as a soloist and concert performer. With over 200 performances covering 30 operas throughout her career, she has established herself as an emerging powerhouse and classical crossover artists. She’s known throughout Europe, the Middle East, and North America. This multi-talented “Verdi-Mezzo” is charming audiences around the world with her voice and beauty. Natalja also placed in the top 2% of models in Maxim Magazine’s 2020 Covergirl competition!