Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson will be singing on an afternoon concert at the First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach at 430P. She’ll be singing Schubert’s “Shepherd on the Rock”. Admission is free. Next, Kyaunnee will be making her debut with the Symphony of the Americas as a featured soloist on their American Classics Gershwin and Bernstein’s Broadway Concert on April 12th at 745P at the Amaturo Theatre at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Ms. Richardson will be featured as one of the soloist in Black Opera Alliance (BOA) Virtual Concert.
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The Black Opera Alliance is thrilled to present their 2022 Gala which will stream next Friday, March 25th at 630P EST on the Black Opera Alliance Facebook and YouTube Channel.
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To view the concert > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIx64SF3mqY
“Gulfshore Opera has planned two full operas and a variety of vocal music concerts for their 2021-2022 season. The opera company celebrates its eighth year of serving the three coastal counties fo Southwest Florida, touring to seven distinct communities from Punta Gorda to Marco Island. The casting of nationally recognized professional artists will come later in the summer, but you can mark some important dates now.”
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To read the full article,> https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwopera/article/Gulfshore-Opera-Announces-2021-22-Season-20010101
“This year’s Opera Gala theme is Romeo & Juliet, a timeless love story. Our signature fundraising event begins with a concert featuring an outstanding cast of versatile opera artists performing scenes from Gounod’s beautiful Romeo & Juliet paired with exciting moments from Bernstein’s West Side Story in the superb acoustics of the spacious sanctuary at Bonita Presbyterian Church. The one hour concert on March 6th will be semi-staged, in costume with piano accompaniment.”
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Meet the Artists for Gulfshore Opera’s Gala Concert, > https://www.gulfshoreopera.org/meet-the-artists-go-gala-2022/
“…The Gulfshore Opera Season 8 Gala theme is Romeo & Juliet, a timeless love story… Featured artists are New York City Opera tenor Glenn Seven Allen as Romeo, and sparkling Miami native soprano Kyaunnee Richardson as Juliet…”
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To read the full article, > https://naples.floridaweekly.com/articles/gulfshore-opera-offers-inspiring-season-8-schedule/
Ms. Richardson will be performing with the Savannah VOICE Festival in their upcoming recital on January 22nd at the Savannah African Art Museum. The performance will be live-streamed. Lastly, Kyaunnee will be making her role debut as Despina in the upcoming production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte at Opera Williamsburg, Summer 2022.
“…The company will premiere its first commissioned new work “The Secret River.” The opera by Mark Campbell and Stella Sung will star Kyaunnee Richardson, Benjamin Taylor, NaGuanda Nobles, Kimberly Martin, and Emily Pulley. Dennis Whitehead Darling will direct the piece, which will be conducted by Everett McCorvey…”
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To read the full article> https://operawire.com/cecilia-violetta-lopez-kirsten-chambers-kyaunnee-richardson-seunghyeon-baek-headline-opera-orlandos-2021-22-season/
Join us July 23, 2021, at the Coral Gables Museum as CMN features Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson and Pianist Ciro Fodere, in an evening of American Art Songs. Also, prior to our musical presentation, CMN will feature an individual art showcase of works by visual artist, Derek Wilson.
“Opera Orlando welcomes the community into the creative process of creating a new work.”
To read the full article> https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwopera/article/THE-SECRET-RIVER-Piano-Workshop-Announced-atMead-Botanical-Garden-20210426?fbclid=IwAR29hcZoj2MkFeQNTIDB0NeD9e5b8dqtwDG4ffK64Awfye7928NBLuPaIVk
Photo curtsey of Opera Orlando, 2021
A new season of Artistic Spot kicks off tonight with a Special Guest. Florida local and Opera Singer Kyaunnee Richardson joined us to share her story in her career as a Soprano, her goals, and her wildest dreams.
To watch the full episode> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvKBOlfJb7A
To listen to the full episode:
Spotify> https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BnGKtxO2i0NWLM2OBKj6h?si=3769e7966798473b
iHeart Radio> https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-artistic-spot-seaso-29873118/episode/artistic-spot-episode-88-kyaunnee-82274218/
Apple Podcast> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artistic-spot-episode-88-kyaunnee-richardson/id1438858182?i=1000520594911
“…Kyaunnee Richardson is especially memorable with a wonderfully playful coloratura and a winning form with a sarcastic side which makes her Adele character an idea…”
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To read the full article >https://www.bybattaglia.com/criticas/1011-die-fledermaus-opera-de-orlando-una-divertida-propuesta?fbclid=IwAR21C6VxUY6vaNNjVucBdPB_RqNdxuHyJ4S2y3d0HDmm1zURWUAP4nGP1gs
Photo curtesy of Opera Orlando, 2020
“I’m a fan of both classical music and Broadway tunes, and Miss Richardson’s voice is phenomenal… Listening to her audition took us to that ‘happy place” that’s not only enjoyable any time, but is something we all need right now. We are very excited about helping Kyaunnee get her voice heard.” ~ Larry Field, CEO and Executive Artistic Director, Fantasy Theatre Factory
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To read the full article> https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/soprano-kyaunnee-richardson-performs-in-miami-saturday/article_e2ef18ca-7c36-11eb-a8b9-0365c91d0647.html
Kyaunnee Richardson, a studio artist with Opera Orlando, will present a selection of operatic and Broadway songs on Saturday at the Sandrell Rivers Theater./Gregory Reed
“Opera Orlando’s ‘The Secret River’ based on the Florida-set book by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, also marks a push for diversity as it will be the company’s first commission by a female composer and will feature a Black cast. Rawlings’ 1955 Newbery honor award-winning story tells of a young Black girl who bravely seeks a magical river to find fish for her starving family and friends during the Great Depression.” ~ Matthew J. Palm
To read the full article> https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/arts-and-theater/os-et-opera-orlando-nea-grant-diversity-funds-20210302-xbkzp3nk7rgqvfoiyalshb4gve-story.html?fbclid=IwAR3SIG687S_15dUrqAFOoQo4CrLADiHnmNL8fatcd_Z3UeflawPY9VqecIE
Opera Orlando is commissioning its first work, "The Secret River," based on the children’s fantasy book of the same name by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings with music by Stella Sung and libretto by Mark Campbell. (Opera Orlando / Courtesy photo)
“…Based on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ book of the same name, “The Secret River” deals with themes of economic struggle and the importance of community, set within Central Florida during the Depression-era. Conducted by Everett McCorvey, the cast includes Kyaunnee Richardson as Calpurnia, Kimberly Milton as Mother Albirtha, Gregg Baker as Augustus, NaGuanda Nobles as Cassandra, and Emily Pulley as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings…” ~Lorgan Martell
To read the full article> https://operawire.com/opera-orlando-receives-major-grant-for-the-secret-river/
Opera Orlando is commissioning its first work, "The Secret River," based on the children’s fantasy book of the same name by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings with music by Stella Sung and libretto by Mark Campbell. (Opera Orlando / Courtesy photo)
“Opera Orlando continues its recently-launched “Encore!” series on Feb. 12, 2021, with Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” ~Logan Martell
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Read the full article> https://operawire.com/opera-orlandos-encore-series-to-present-hansel-gretel/
Photo curtesy of Opera Orlando
“Opera Orlando’s Main Stage series will continue with a production of “Hansel & Gretel” by Engelbert Humperdinck.
The showcase is set for performance on Jan. 29, 30, and 31, 2021 at the Dr. Philips Center at Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater. The opera will then be broadcast as part of the company’s ENCORE! series on Feb. 12 through 26, 2021.” ~Nicolas Quiroga
The Witch (Robyn Rocklein) keeps an eye on Hansel and Gretel (Gloria Palermo and Kyaunnee Richardson) in Opera Orlando’s production. (Opera Orlando/ Courtesy photo)
To read the full article, click >https://operawire.com/opera-orlando-to-present-hansel-and-gretel-with-live-audience/
#ICYMI Celebrate #martinlutherkingday by listening to Black Artists stories! The latest #REPRESENTATIONMATTERS episode aired this passed Sunday ago with an interview with soprano Kyaunnee Richardson. You can check it out on Opera Orlando’s YouTube Channel now!
Click on the link here > https://youtu.be/dYBbkpMxm-s
“Opera Orlando has announced that it will be broadcasting an ENCORE performance of its recent “Die Fledermaus: The Revenge of the Bat” production online on Dec. 31, 2020.” ~David Salazar
To read the full article, click here> Encore of Fledermaus
Opera Orlando (photo/curtesy)
“Maybe we aren’t in Europe for New Year’s Eve and might not be able to gain access to Vienna’s own rendition. Or maybe you want a different approach to the famed classic. Or maybe, you want both. In any case, Orlando Opera is presenting the famed opera in its recently performed version…” ~ David Salazar
To read the full article, click on the link > Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week
Company of Opera Orlando’s Die Fledermaus - Bearded Lens Photography
“And Kyaunnee Richardson is especially memorable with a beautifully playful coloratura and a winning way with a snarky aside.”
To read the entire article, click the link > Orlando Sentinel: Die Fledermaus: A merry (and welcome) night at the opera [by Matthew Palm]
Die Fledermaus
December 19 | 2pm
A maid in disguise (Kyaunnee Richardson) draws the attention of a partygoer (Tyler Putnam) in Opera Orlando's "Die Fledermaus." (Opera Orlando / Courtesy photo) -Bearded Lens Photography
