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BOLSHOI SOLOIST TO PERFORM
BOLSHOI SOLOIST TO PERFORM
IN DARLINGTON
La Traviata
Darlington Civic Theatre
Tuesday 6th October 2015
Irina
Bozhenko, Bolshoi Theatre soloist, is coming to Darlington Civic Theatre to
perform in Verdi’s opera masterpiece La Traviata on Tuesday 6th October.
The show features an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live Orchestra
with over 30 musicians
Irina
Bozhenko, who has starred in operas across the globe, will be making a guest
appearance in Darlington, in the leading role of
Violetta. Following the enthusiastic
reception which greeted the performance of Rigoletto opera earlier this year,
the renowned Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back with one of the
greatest of Verdi’s operas La Traviata – a love story shrouded in sacrifice and
misunderstanding.
This
haunting tragedy, with its beautiful arias, will transport you into the
entrancing world of French High Society in the 1850s. One of the most powerful
and moving of all tragic operas, Giuseppe Verdi brings the beguiling splendour
and gaiety of mid-19th century Parisian life to the stage. But there is also
heartbreak and pathos in this tragic and resonant morality tale in which
Violetta, a high-society courtesan with a heart of gold, sacrifices everything
for the man she loves.
It
is deservedly one of Verdi’s most popular operas and probably the one with
which he felt the closest emotional connection.
La
Traviata, an ultimately tragic tale, combines compelling characters with hugely
powerful, moving and instantly recognisable melodies, making it still, 162
years after its 1853 debut, one of the most emotionally engaging and popular
operas of all time. It is a deeply moving opera filled with emotion and strokes
of genius. The score encompasses an astonishing range of moods and emotions,
from Alfredo’s aristocratic charms to Violetta’s vivid effervescence, perfectly
captured in her toast to life and free will “Libiamo ne’ licit calici” (let’s
drink from the joyful cups) and “Sempre libera” (always free) - a vocal
showpiece to rival any other.
Here
is an interview with Irina Bozhenko, who has starred in operas across the
globe, and will be making a guest appearances in the leading role of Violetta
in Darlington.
How
old were you when you realised that you wanted to be an Opera singer?
I used to sing in kinder
garden and then in school where I was part of the school choir. I went through
a stage of trying to be like Whitney Huston. Especially, I used to love singing
when I did chores at home.
What
do you do after a performance?
We have a tradition with
the cast – After any premiere we get together to celebrate and discuss the performance.
We are all together in it, rehearsals, stress, and performances, so it’s
important to share the feelings with each other and get it out of your chest.
How
do you separate work from home?
I never bring my work
home. Although sometimes if I can’t get things right I moan to my husband. He
is a good musician so he understands what I am talking about.
What
do you like doing in your free time?
I like to cook and being
outside. Nothing extraordinary. Being surrounded by nature calms me down. It’s important
for me to switch off at the right moment. We give so much emotion on stage it’s
vital to recharge.
If
you could, what message will you give to the audience?
Don’t be shy to show your
emotions, it is really important for us. At the end of the day we are singing
for you!
Ticket:
La
Traviata is at Darlington Civic Theatre on Tuesday
6th October 2015.
Tickets*
are £29 to £36.
*All
ticket prices include a £1 restoration levy.
To
book contact the Box Office on 01325 486 555 or visit www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk
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