Latvian opera diva Elīna Garanča to make HK debut with excerpts from Bizet's 'Carmen' in Oct
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) has invited Latvian mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča to make her Hong Kong debut in October.
This program is part of the second Asia+ Festival and the Great Music 2024. Accompanied by renowned conductor Karel Mark Chichon and the Macao Orchestra, the world-famous opera diva will perform some of the best-loved pieces from Bizet's "Carmen" as well as a number of opera arias, providing music fans with the finest musical feast.
Garanča has established herself as a major star through her highly acclaimed performances around the world. She is particularly famed for her portrayal of Bizet's Carmen and was described by the New York Times as "the finest Carmen in 25 years" following her appearance at New York's Metropolitan Opera in a production that was one of the most viewed and successful broadcasts in "The Met: Live in HD".
She also performed "Carmen" at the Royal Opera House, Vienna State Opera, Bavarian State Opera, Teatro alla Scala and Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, all to critical acclaim. Garanča has released many albums and received numerous awards, including the ECHO Klassik Awards, "Musical America"'s Vocalist of the Year, MIDEM Classical Awards' Singer of the Year and a Grammy nomination.
Garanča was honored with the title of "Kammersängerin" by the Vienna State Opera in 2013.
Chichon is the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Gran Canaria, a post he has held since the 2017/18 season. He has appeared as the guest conductor with many orchestras and opera companies over the years, including the Royal Concertgebouworkest, London Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra, and more. Chichon was elected a Fellow of the UK's Royal Academy of Music in recognition of his achievements within the profession.
The Macao Orchestra is Macao's professional orchestra comprising of outstanding young musicians from more than 10 countries and regions. Starting from 2023/24 concert season, Lio Kuokman serves as the music director and principal conductor of the Orchestra. Over the years, the Orchestra has collaborated with numerous internationally renowned musicians, conductors, and arts groups. It has been invited to perform in Mainland China and overseas, leaving its footprints in at least 30 cities across Mainland China as well as overseas, such as Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Portugal, Spain, the United States and Japan.
The "Elīna Garanča Gala Concert" will be held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 (Tuesday) at the Concert Hall of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Tickets priced at $280, $480, $680, $980, and $1,280 are now available at URBTIX. For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288.
Discount schemes are available for the programs under the second Asia+ Festival and the Great Music 2024. Please call 2268 7321 or visit here for program inquiries and concessionary schemes.
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