Recognized for her expressive artistry and commanding stage presence, Canadian soprano Laura Nielsen has been praised for her “superb piano dynamic, heartfelt passion” and “outstanding stage presence” (Online Merker). Last season, her portrayal of Mimì in Puccini’s La bohème with Southern Ontario Lyric Opera was described
by Opera Canada’s Dawn Martens as “completely convincing and vocally outstanding.”

In the 2023–24 season, Laura made her European debut at Theatre Erfurt in Germany, performing as Freia in Wagner’s Das Rheingold and as Kassandra in Felix Weingartner’s Orestes. She later performed with Teatro Nuovo in New York City as a Resident Artist, covering the title role in the modern premiere of Carolina Uccelli’s 1836 Bel Canto opera Anna di Resburgo. This role has many similarities to the title heroine in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. Previous international appearances include performances at Slovakia’s Pro Musica Nostra Festival and the International Organ Festival of Jozef Grešák.

In 2024–25, Laura travelled to Bern, Switzerland, where she sang in the final rounds of the 43rd International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition. She was also named a semi-finalist in both the Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition and the Premiere Opera Foundation Competition. Previous distinctions include being a finalist in the Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage Competition, a Laureate of the Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques in Montréal, the Second Prize winner of the NATS Artist Awards in New York City, and a District Winner in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition (Canada District). Laura is a proud graduate of Western University (B.Mus., A.D.) and holds a Master of Music in Opera Performance from the Yale School of Music.