Katerina Mina, Soprano Opera Singer

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Posted on Jun 7, 11:11 PM in On singing opera...

 

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Jun 7, 11:11 PM

London Song Festival

Dear All,

How are you? This is going to be a short blog as it is nearly midnight and tomorrow is going to be another long day! … But I really wanted to write a blog today, so here we are. Now, check this out: I am in and out of airports at the moment and you know what? If you need any advice on how to pack your things within half an hour, the answer is very simple: Do not unpack your suitcase when travelling non stop. Trust me, it works!

It’s only been a few days since I came back from Cyprus where I was invited to contribute in fund raising money for the Red Cross. The event, an amazing fashion show by internationally acclaimed fashion designer Elena Antoniades, was watched by an audience of 650, and took place in the garden of a stunning private residence in Nicosia. I sang just before the fashion show started, my own operatic version of the Matrix soundtrack ‘Clubbed to Death’. The following day there was no time to waste… I was in the aeroplane again… on my way to the UK, where rehearsals and lots of learning were waiting for me.

I will be off to Bahrain soon, to sing the African Sanctus by David Fanshowe, with the Manama Singers and conductor Alistair Auld. I am really excited about this, as the piece itself is utterly exciting and very challenging for the soprano voice, which needs to carry over a huge choir, percussion, electric guitars, drum kit and electronic soundtrack. I am looking forward to be rehearsing with everybody, including David Fanshowe himself. As soon as the concert finishes I will be heading to my usual destination: the airport!

The London Song Festival is the last of a string of concerts in May and June, and then I will be able to rest for about a week before the next engagement. Check the London Song Festival’s website and book your tickets for Monday 14 June, at St John’s Waterloo! I’m truly delighted to be singing some of the most exquisite French Songs by Debussy, Renaldo Hahn, Saint-Saens, Lalo and Duparc, and to be sharing the concert with international artists baritone Marc Callahan and pianist Nigel Foster.

I’m off to bed now but I will talk to you again soon. Enjoy the summer, and be well and happy always,

Katerinaxxx

 

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