AnnaMaria Cardinalli
| AnnaMaria Cardinalli | |
|---|---|
| Born |
AnnaMaria Cardinalli-Padilla 1979 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Saint Mary's College of California (B.A.), St. John's College (M.A.), University of Notre Dame (Ph.D.) |
| Parent(s) | Giovanna Cardinalli |
| Awards | Joint Service Civilian Commendation Medal, Secretary of Defense Medal, Mother Teresa Award |
| Website | www.annamaria.ws |
AnnaMaria Cardinalli (born AnnaMaria Cardinalli-Padilla) (born 1979) is an American military investigator, classical guitarist, and operatic contralto.
Cardinalli graduated from high school at the age of 14 and college at the age of 18. Her M.A. was awarded at age 20, and, at the age of 24, she became the youngest person to complete a doctoral degree at the University of Notre Dame. She received a B.A. in Performing Arts from St. Mary's College of California, her M.A. in the Great Books Program from St. John's College in Santa Fe, and completed her Ph.D. in Theology, where she majored in Liturgical Studies with a minor in Latino Studies. Her doctoral research focused upon the music and worship practices of the Penitentes, a secretive Catholic religious society with roots in medieval Spain.
Also at 14, Cardinalli published the nonfiction book Why Wait? Graduate! (Northwest Publishing, 1995), intended to assist other students seeking early graduation from high school.
Cardinalli, performing as "AnnaMaria", is a classical and flamenco guitarist, as well an operatic contralto, noted by reviewers for both technical complexity and a feminine sensuality in her interpretive style. Her performances include a solo recital at the Kennedy Center, appearances for the Prince of Spain and Pope John Paul II, and multiple performances of the Concierto de Aranjuez with various orchestras.
Operatic roles of note have included the First Norn in Wagner's Gotterdammerung at New York's Lincoln Center and La Zia Principessa in Puccini's Suor Angelica, which Cardinalli has performed frequently in the United States and Europe.
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