Mezzo-soprano Laila Salome Fischer earned acclaim in 2026 for her portrayal of Nerone in Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea. She has appeared at major venues such as the Philharmonie de Paris, Teatro del Liceu Barcelona, and the Vienna Musikverein. Her 2024 solo album Scenes of Horror was named one of the year’s most exciting releases by the BBC.