Monteverdi’s Coronation of Poppea as the second premiere of the new opera season
“Poppea was sung by soprano Lucie Kaňková at the premiere. She attracts attention with a sonorous, resonantly concentrated expression in all vocal positions. The strength of her interpretation lies in the consistent phrasing and thoughtful division of musical phrases, certainly as a result of her collaboration with the conductor during rehearsals.” “… Magically, in subtle shades […]
Monteverdi’s Coronation Poppey in Pilsen confirmed that the Baroque style of music resonates with today’s audience
“Lucie Kaňková profiles as a very promising coloratura singer and she has experience with the baroque repertoire. She sang her part with confidence in its entirety in a voice of pleasant color. She was an impressive Poppea in every way. … ” Operaplus.cz Full review: Monteverdiho Korunovace Poppey v Plzni potvrdila, že baroko rezonuje s […]
Soprano Lucie Kaňková sings the title role in Monteverdi´s Coronation of Poppey
Coronation of Poppey is one of the oldest and most important operas. It premiered in Venice in the season of 1642 to 1643 and many experts consider it the best opera of the 17th century, said playwright Zbyněk Brabec. “This opera can be found in the repertoire of many world theaters, not only for its […]
Vote for Lucie Kaňková as Queen of the Night
Soprano Lucie Kaňková doesn´t waste time during quarantine! She represents the Czech Republic in the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition – A Global Online Singing Competition with this home made recording. If you like her furious Queen of the night, please vote for her here: https://bit.ly/2TAnIFz Thank you! Find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4md7aOgs80
The Olomouc Baroque Festival Opens with a Modern Premiere
The Olomouc Baroque Festival has begun. In the local Jesuit Convent the seventh year of the festival opened with the modern premiere of the serenata Il tribunale di Giove by the Austrian composer Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf. The work was first performed at the birthday celebrations for the Prussian King Frederick the Great on 27 […]
