“…one of the most interesting, exciting sopranos in the world today” Gramophone
“… each single nuance and colour of the voice is captured with meticulous precision.” klassik.com
Karita Mattila is one of today’s most exciting lyric dramatic sopranos, and was described by Musical America as “the most electrifying singing actress of our day” when she received the Musician of the Year Award in 2005.
She shot to fame after winning the first Cardiff Singer of the World competition in 1983 and has since performed in all the major opera houses and concert halls, and with conductors such as Abbado, Haitink and Rattle.
Known for her versatility, Mattila is equally at home with the heroic roles of Wagner and Strauss as she is with intimate art songs. She is hailed for her sublime beauty, exquisite technique and passionate stage presence, and makes her Hong Kong debut in a programme of songs ranging from German lieder to works by Debussy, accompanied by Ville Matvejeff.
Related Festival PLUS programme(s)
Voice Masterclass
“… each single nuance and colour of the voice is captured with meticulous precision.” klassik.com
Karita Mattila is one of today’s most exciting lyric dramatic sopranos, and was described by Musical America as “the most electrifying singing actress of our day” when she received the Musician of the Year Award in 2005.
She shot to fame after winning the first Cardiff Singer of the World competition in 1983 and has since performed in all the major opera houses and concert halls, and with conductors such as Abbado, Haitink and Rattle.
Known for her versatility, Mattila is equally at home with the heroic roles of Wagner and Strauss as she is with intimate art songs. She is hailed for her sublime beauty, exquisite technique and passionate stage presence, and makes her Hong Kong debut in a programme of songs ranging from German lieder to works by Debussy, accompanied by Ville Matvejeff.
Related Festival PLUS programme(s)
Voice Masterclass
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Lauri Eriksson
Berg
7 Frühe Lieder
Brahms
Meine Liebe ist grün Op 63 No 5
Wiegenlied Op 49 No 4
Von ewiger Liebe Op 43 No 1
Vergebliches Ständchen Op 84 No 4
Debussy
Harmonie du soir
Le jet d’eau
Recueillement
R Strauss
Der Stern Op 69 No 1
Wiegenlied Op 41 No 1
Allerseelen Op 10 No 8
Frühlingsfeier Op 56 No 5
Soprano KARITA MATTILA
Piano VILLE MATVEJEFF
Lauri Eriksson
