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Singing praises of Sondra
Published: 23 May, 2009, 17:59
Sondra Radvanovsky
The Russian ‘queen of drama’ kept Italian opera lovers on the edge of their seat. One of the most charismatic American singers of Russian origin Sondra Radvanovsky gave her first-ever solo performance in Russia.
She performed some of the world’s most famous opera arias with the Konstantin Orbelyan orchestra. Great-granddaughter of a Russian prince, Sondra Radvanovksy is often referred to as ‘one of the greatest Verdi singers of her generation’. Her favorite operas are Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ and 'Eugene Onegin’ by Tchaikovsky.
The Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Covent Garden…Sondra has a roaster of music awards. Her sharp soprano voice has won her an army of admirers worldwide.
Sondra told the Ria Novosti news agency that the opinion of an audience is much more important for her than the verdict of the music critics. “I sing for people and their opinion comes first to me. One of my professional aims is to touch the public, not to leave them indifferent. When they leave the concert satisfied and feeling good, I’m happy too. That’s the biggest reward for me.”
Radvanovsky was last in the Russian capital in 2008 when she joined Russian opera star Dmitry Khvorostovsky on stage, winning accolades from music critics and fans.
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