The Opera Gala with Les Femmes is a journey through diverse opera scenes. The soloists will embody the heroines of famous operas, painting a full range of emotions. Suggestive and emotional performances will make the audience confidants of their deepest feelings.
The gala is an excellent cultural attraction for a special evening, celebration, or event.
Proposed repertoire:
- S. Moniuszko – Mazurka from the opera “The Haunted Manor”
- W.A. Mozart – “Ch’io mi scordi di te?” – concert aria for voice, piano, and orchestra
- F. Gounod – “Air des bijoux” – Marguerite’s Jewel Song from the opera “Faust”
- N. Isouard – “Ah, quel plaisir!” – duet of the ugly sisters from the opera “Cinderella”
- F. Chopin – Piano Concerto in F minor, part 2
- G. Donizetti – Il dolce suono – Lucia’s aria from the opera “Lucia di Lammermoor”
- L. Bernstein – “We are women” – duet of Kunegunda and the Old Lady from the operetta “Candide”
- J. Offenbach – Les oiseaux dans la charmille – Doll’s aria from the opera “The Tales of Hoffmann”
- G. Rossini – “Una voce poco fa” – Rosina’s aria from the opera “The Barber of Seville”
- G. Verdi – “E strano, e strano…Follie, follie…Sempre Libera” – Violetta’s aria from the opera “La Traviata”
- A. Dvořák – “Ho, ho, ho!” – Water Nymphs’ trio from the opera “Rusalka”
CAST:
Les Femmes
Joanna Sobowiec – Jamioł – soprano
Natalia Krajewska – Kitowska – soprano
Emilia Osowska – mezzo-soprano
Arkadiusz Farkowski – piano
Chamber orchestra conducted by Piotr Jamioł
Special concert host: Nadia Attavanti, classical music blogger
Duration: 90 min. with one intermission