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
How Lovely Is the Honeysuckle!
The White Carnation of the Air Ginastera Song of the Tree of Forgetfulness Puccini Sunshine and love (Morning Song)
To die?