Kyaunnee will be making her debut in the role of Aunt Em/Glinda in Smalls' The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical presented by Broward Backstage Door.
For more information, please visit: www.stagedoorfl.org.
After finishing her summer residency with Utah Festival Opera, Kyaunnee returns to Florida to sing with Opera Fusion in An Evening with Puccini concert at the Sunshine Cathedral in August 2018. In addition, she will continue her work with the company in the role of Monica in Menotti's The Medium in October 2018.
For more information, visit www.operafusion.org.
After her summer residency with the Utah Festival Opera, Kyaunnee returns to Florida as a Guest Artist in the Concert Series at the Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church in Pembroke Pines.
"...Kyaunnee Richardson, from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida was the hands down Star of the show as the lead character of Esther..." Malcom Barnes stated in his review of Ginsberg's new operetta Esther, Sweet Esther in Washington DC.
After making a special appearance with the South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Richardson will be making her debut as Clara in a semi-stage production of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess with the South Florida Symphony Orchestra in January 2019. This will mark the symphony's 21st year for their 2018/2019 season.
For tickets, click here.
Kyaunnee was featured in a previous article by the Sun Sentinel celebrating the music of Scott Joplin. Read more.
Kyaunnee was featured in an article "Three African American Opera Singers Featured in Mozart Production" by the South Florida Times. Read More.
After making her role debut as Pamina with Orchestra Miami, Kyaunnee Richardson launches her 2018 Summer Season with the Utah Festival.
Come hear the young soprano in the role of Yema in Amazing Grace and other various performances and concerts. Visit www.utahfestival.org for more information.
Kyaunnee Richardson returns in singing the role of Esther for a one night special performance in Washington DC.
"Everyone made an encouraging showing, and did much more than that---Kyaunnee Richardson, who offered an impressive 'O luce di quest'anima' from Linda di Chamounix and a lovely, moving 'Mira' from Bob Merrill's Carnival."
Article: http://s181314165.onlinehome.us/followkellow/it-only-takes-a-moment/
"But the night belonged to Kyaunnee Richardson...with two strong and flawless performances...Her rendition of "Glitter and Be Gay" from Candide demonstrated her incredible vocal range..."Summertime" from Porgy and Bess, showed her depth."
"Kyaunnee Richardson personified that innocent virgin princess and future queen of Persia and filled the National Press Club with a powerful presence and clear commanding voice in the starring role of Esther!"
Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson delighted us with two Rachmaninoff songs, 'Ostrovok' and 'Siren', which was filled with sweetness.
Article: http://www.vocedimeche.reviews/2017/06/truly-international.html
“…Soprano soloist Kyaunnee Richardson, who previously performed for President Barack Obama, gave the crowd a performance worthy of a standing ovation with her angelic renditions of "Give Me Jesus," arranged by Moses Hogan, and "Ride on King Jesus," arranged by Hall Johnson…"
Kyaunnee Richardson is a feature in VoyageMIA's Miami City Guide Magazine. In the article titled "Art and Life with Kyaunnee Richardson", the young soprano shares her early beginnings of discovering her talent and much more.
You can read the article by clicking the following link: http://voyagemia.com/interview/art-life-kyaunnee-richardson/
As one of the winners of the Benjamin Matthews Vocal Competition, Kyaunnee returns to New York City to be featured on a concert presented by Opera Ebony on Friday, March 30th at 7pm at Aaron Davis Hall. Tickets are on sale for $25. To purchase, call 646-275-6349.
Kyaunnee Richardson will be making her role debut as Pamina in an English production of Mozart's The Magic Flute with the Orchestra Miami.
The production will take place at the Masonic Temple (Scottish Rite Temple) sung in a new English translation and dialogue by David Grabarkewitz.
Tickets are on sale. Visit www.orchestramiami.org or https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6915628/orchestra-miami-presents-the-magic-flute-miami-scottish-rite-temple
Kyaunnee Richardson will be featured on a concert with Opera Fusion honoring Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and the music she loved. This concert is presented by the Norton Museum of Art.
For more information, click on the link below for tickets, http://www.norton.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=pages.live-at-the-norton&tp_preview=true&ContentId=113
The Art of a Spiritual is a concert that showcases the technical complexity of the Negro Spiritual while embodying the historical and spiritual aspects of each composition. It celebrates the boldness of our ancestors while enlightening the next generation. The concert features three of Miami’s very own opera singers: Kyaunnee Richardson (soprano) Angel Refusé (baritone) and Rohan Smith (bass) along with Isis Roberts (mezzo soprano), Karl Richardson (pianist) and the Voices of Heritage (African Heritage Cultural Arts Center Apprenticeship).
Tickets are available at $20 and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-a-spiritual-tickets-42131134357 or purchased at the door.
You can also read the article and listen to the conversation provided by WLRN by clicking the link here: http://wlrn.org/post/brightlines-future-s-fla-sharks-enjoying-winter-along-florida-coast-art-spiritual
Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson will be speaking at a tribute celebration to opera legend American baritone Sherrill Milnes presented by the Venetian Arts Society.
