ASO: Stutzmann Conducts Verdi's Requiem
$39-$140
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
- Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, soprano
- Ekaterina Gubanova, mezzo-soprano
- Issachah Savage, tenor
- Ilia Kazakov, bass
- Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor
On the eve of its premiere, this Requiem was mocked as "[Verdi's] latest opera in ecclesiastical garb." In fact, his genius for drama is exactly what buoys this spellbinding Requiem Mass. A signature piece for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Verdi Requiem plumbs the depths of the ensemble with thundering brass, sublimely lyrical string and wind playing, and stunning choral textures. For this very special program, Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann welcomes an all-star lineup of soloists from the world of opera.
Runs Feb. 22-25.
About Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
The ASO consistently affirms its position as one of America’s leading orchestras, educating and engaging through great musical performances featuring outstanding artists.
The Orchestra is known for the excellence of its live performances, renowned choruses, and its impressive list of GRAMMY® Award-winning recordings. The leading cultural organization in the Southeast, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra serves as the cornerstone for artistic development and music education in the region.
https://www.aso.orgAbout Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
https://www.aso.org/about-the-aso/conductors-musicians/aso-chorus
About Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, soprano
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, is an extraordinary soprano based in Europe and South Africa.
Masabane Cecilia started singing at an early age at her mother's knee in Limpopo province. Her great enthusiasm for life and remarkable voice sets her apart and her career is already an inspiration.
Masabane Cecilia's performances have been described as terrific, outstanding, richly coloured, vivid, glorious, ravishing and tantalising, such performances are acclaimed and never forgotten by audiences and experienced opera lovers.
https://masabanececiliarangwanasha.com/About Ekaterina Gubanova, mezzo-soprano
Mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova studied at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, and was a Royal Opera Young Artist from 2002 to 2004. Her international career took off in 2005 with her success as Brangäne in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde at Opéra National de Paris. Since then she has sung the German and Italian repertoire worldwide with renowned conductors including Riccardo Muti, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, Kirill Petrenko, Philippe Jordan, Semyon Bychkov, and Esa-Pekka Salonen, to name a few. In 2021 and 2022, she had a great success as Venus in Wagner's Tannhäuser at the Bayreuth Festival. In 2023, she returned to The Metropolitan Opera as Adalgisa in Bellini's Norma, made her role debut as Kundry in Wagner's Parsifal at Vienna Staatsoper, and returned to the Bayreuth Festival as Venus in Tannhäuser. Ekaterina Gubanova is also sought-after for concert appearances, making her New York Philharmonic debut in Mahler's Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection" in June 2024, led by Music Director Jaap van Zweden.
https://www.mariinsky.ru/en/company/opera_guest/gubanova_ek2/About Issachah Savage, tenor
About Ilia Kazakov, bass
Ilia Kazakov is a member of the ensemble at the Wiener Staatsoper, where he performs roles such as Gremin in Eugene Onegin, Don Basilio in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Varlaam in Boris Godunov, Doktor Grenvil in La Traviata, Bossmin in Die Entführung ins Zauberreich, Truffaldino in Ariadne auf Naxos, King of Egypt in Aida, Zuniga in Carmen, Pistola in Falstaff, Lord Gualtiero Valton in I Puritani, Schließer in Tosca, Sergeant in Manon Lescaut, and Quinault in Ariadna Lecouvreur.
Born in 1992, Ilia Kazakov has a degree in choir conducting and vocals. In 2019 Ilia became the Winner and Special Prize Winner of the Galina Vishnevskaya VII International Singing Competition.
https://tact4art.com/profile/ilia-kazakov