Culture&Events

World-renowned Soprano Kiri Te Kanawa Solo Recital

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-09-18 18:03

Time: 2009/10/21

Venue: NCPA-Concert Hall Price: 180/280/380/580/680/880

Praised as the No.1 lyric soprano in the world,and having performed in the wedding ceremony of Princess Diana and commemoration for the 50th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne,Kiri Te Kanawa from New Zealand will show you the extreme beauty of human voice by her pure melodious sound.

Kiri Te Kanawa is among the best sopranos in the world. Possessing a warm, mellow yet vibrant voice, she has shown the whole world her charm and appeal. During the past tens of years, Kanawa played in many operas in different styles in German, French, Italian, Austrian and Russian. Her lyric voice, expressive tones, skilled musicianship, and deep emotions helped to create quite a number of vivid characters, making her a undeniable excellent interpreter of many masters' works including Mozart, Verdi, Puccini and Richard Strauss.

As a world-renowned soprano, Kanawa never limited her performance to operas, but has tried a wide repertoire, including musical plays, religious songs, art songs, film music, light operas, folk songs and even pop songs, fully demonstrating her versatility.

Kanawa's stage image is as mellow and warm as her songs. In a word, she is among the best sopranos of today's international music community.

Programs (subject to change) Mozart A Calm Smile Awakens in My Soul

To Chloe

Musings in the Night

An Emotion of Joy R. Strauss The Night

Morning

The Rose Garland R. Strauss Serenade

All Souls' Day

Cacelie

Mallows Liszt The Lorelei

How? They Asked

Oh! When I Sleep Guastavino The Rose and the Weeping Willow