15 august 2024 Magnificent Singers In Aida On Stage in Begliktash
One of the most impressive productions of the State Opera - Burgas - "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi, in the version directed by Assoc. Dr. Alexander Tekeliev will give unforgettable moments of contact with the popular opera to fans of classical music. and art - on August 17, Saturday, at 20:30 on the mystical stage of the Thracian megalithic complex Begliktash. The performance, which will recreate the atmosphere of ancient Egypt, will unfold its scenic beauty and impact under the master baton of Prof. Dr. Grigor Palikarov, with a magnificent artistic cast. After the undisputed success with full seats of the opera "Rigoletto" by Verdi - on August 10, the performance of "Aida" is the second title of this year's fifth edition of the "Opera On The Sanctuary" festival, successfully realized for another year by the State Opera - Burgas and Burgas Municipality. The mysticism of Strandzha mountain, combined with the eternal messages of classical works, will once again be a prerequisite for magical unforgettable experiences.
The production of the State Opera - Burgas of one of the most famous works of Giuseppe Verdi - "Aida", a monumental musical work, with large-scale sound and scenography, is an event that lives a long stage life, reincarnating each time in different shades of performing art, as an individual singing naturalist.
On August 17, on the stage of the Thracian wedding ring Begliktash, the exciting story of the captive Ethiopian princess Aida, the pharaoh's daughter Amneris, and the Egyptian warlord Radames, for whose heart the two beauties compete, will once again live. In Aida's role, the international audience on the stage of Begliktash will have the pleasure of seeing and hearing the remarkable lyrical-dramatic soprano Yoana Zhelezcheva. Her powerful and piercing voice, which, however, also possesses gentle lyrical parameters, as well as extraordinary spiritual power and effectiveness, helps to build the image of the enslaved Ethiopian princess completely. Ioana Zhelezcheva's Aida is marked by softness and strength at the same time, with an inner longing for love and an outer expression of the impossibility of it being realized, due to the tragic force of the circumstances. to be carried out, due to the tragic force of the circumstances.
In the role of the rival for the heart of Radames - the powerful pharaoh's daughter Amneris, the audience will have the privilege of enjoying the magnificent mezzo-soprano Daniela Dyakova, who impresses not only with her charismatic appearance but also with her wonderful vocal abilities and strong stage presence. She will weave her feminine radiance and beautiful timbre into the construction of the princess torn by doubt and jealousy, who harbors in her heart simultaneously passion, devotion, cruelty, revenge, and a typically feminine evil that is devastating to her essence. Despair, intransigence with the emotional loss of the beloved man, intertwined with sincere suffering and pain in her purely human dimensions, give a special color to the image of Amneris.
On the stage under the stars of Begliktash on August 17, the wonderful tenor Valery Georgiev will appear - in the role of Radames, an Egyptian noble warrior, for whose love the beautiful Aida and Amneris are fighting - each with their own methods and emotional strength. The tenor is known for the rich range of his voice with the so-called Rossini heights that very few tenors possess. The image of Radames is characterized by his heartfelt yearnings, contrary to logic and pragmatic choices, which are subordinated to his love for the Ethiopian captive Aida. The closing scene of the living Aida and Radames' taunting remains in the mind for a long time with the drama of the musical statement, characterized by a muffled plaintive tone. In it, however, it is not so much the despair of imminent death that stands out, but rather it sounds like the apotheosis of love and as one of the brightest symbols of immortality, embodied in the merging souls of two lovers, although doomed - here, in the earthly dimensions.
The role of the Ethiopian king Amonasro is played by baritone Maryan Jovanoski, a soloist of the National Opera of the Republic of North Macedonia and State Opera - Burgas, who is impressive in terms of voice and stage presence. The distinguished baritone gives the image a unique suggestiveness and dignity, by adhering to the force of the law, regardless of the unbearable pain caused to his daughter Aida.
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In the image of the high Egyptian priest Ramfis, the bass Delyan Slavov enters - majestic and respectful. Bass Kostadin Mechkov will perform as Pharaoh of Egypt, the Priestess will be soprano Nona Krastnikova, Herald - tenor Milen Dinolov.
In the performance of Aida, the choir under the direction of Alexander Chepanov is not only the background of the stage action but also an equal participant in the dramatic thread of the events. The choreography, performed by the ballet of the Burgas Opera House, is wonderfully thematically inscribed. The designer of the sets, recreating the majestic and respectful environment in Egypt, with emblematic artifacts, is the work of the artist Chavdar Chomakov, the choreography, which is also in sync with the ancient Egyptian culture and specifics of costumes and movements, is the work of Prof. Hikmet Mehmedov.
The production of the State Opera - Burgas of one of the most famous works of Giuseppe Verdi - "Aida", a monumental musical work, with large-scale sound and scenography, is an event that lives a long stage life, reincarnating each time in different shades of performing art, as an individual singing naturalist. "Aida" is characterized by a polyphonic effect - from the masterful combination of the large-scale and artistic suggestions of Verdi's music. Each performance of one of the most staged operas in the world achieves what is the meaning of art – communication at the highest level between the audience and the sculptors of the imposing production – soloists, chorus, orchestra, and conductor. They interweave mastery and inspiration in the common pursuit of sculpting memorable images and leave viewers with a sense of completeness, completion, emotional cohesion, and imprinting on the mind and memory of the musical suggestion.
The director of the production, adapted for the open stage in Begliktash, is Alexander Tekeliyev, the choir conductor - is Alexander Chepanov, the assistant directors of the production are Lina Peeva and Petar Tiholov, the ballet tutor - is Marina Zmeeva-Markova. The orchestra, choir, and ballet of the State Opera-Burgas take part in the large-scale attractive spectacle.
The final event of this year's Sanctuary Opera Festival is Carmen by Georges Bizet - on August 24 at 8:30 p.m.