Special guest artist from Paris, France & U.S. debut - Nona Javakhidze (mezzo-soprano / Opéra National de Paris), Olga Lisovska (soprano / Carnegie Hall), and Levon Hovsepian (piano).
Concert of arias & duets / French mélodies / operetta & folk songs / Bizet / Gounod / Offenbach / Handel.
Reception, including wine and cheese, to follow the concert.
Featured reviews:
Le Figaro/Opéra de Paris: "... parfaite, la Nourrice de Nona Javakhidze"
Voce di Meche / Carnegie Hall: "Olga Lisovska possesses a formidable instrument of great beauty and impressive coloratura technique, including a trill to kill."
WGBH Radio: "Mr. Hovsepian's playing is full of a real artful variety of sound and warm and honest musicality."
Applaudir/Carmen: "The volcanic sensuality of the voluptuous and fickle Carmen, played by Nona Javakhidze, was enough to intoxicate men... Nona's voice grew in power throughout the four acts, seducing and captivating the audience."