“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/

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“…the two women [Gloria Palermo and Kyaunnee Richardson] created the spirit of childhood without resorting to over-the-top mugging. Their voices blend beautifully, and both have memorable solo turns as well.” ~Matthew J. Palm

Hansel and Gretel

January 30 | 2pm & 730pm

January 31 | 2pm

(Opera Orlando / Courtesy photo)

To read the full article, click the link> https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/arts-and-theater/os-et-hansel-gretel-opera-orlando-review-20210130-c3fim3vg6beqvfnzef3ulfsl3y-story.html

“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

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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

Since you cannot come to the theatre, let the theatre come to you. Now, you can watch Opera Orlando’s production of Die Fledermaus from the comfort of your home. Simply click on the link below and scroll down to "Purchase Streaming Access". The cost is $25. This will work on any device that has access to YouTube. Streaming will begin at 7pm on December 31st, New Year's Eve, and end on January 15th!!

www.operaorlando.org/fledermaus

“…Kyaunnee Richardson will make her MainStage company debut as Adele.”

Die Fledermaus

December 17 | 730p

December 19 | 2pm

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To read the entire article, click the link > Opera Orlando Announces Major Cast Changes for “Die Fledermaus”

Due to the unforeseen circumstances surrounding Covid-19, the New Presbyterian Church of Wilton Manors is unable to give their annual presentation of Handel's Messiah this year. Instead, they have provided a streamed performance of last year’s performance of this magnificent piece. Handel's Messiah with the New Presbyterian Church Concert Choir and orchestra December 2019. Conducted by Michael Irvin, Director of Music and Co-conductor John Moore. Soloists: Kyaunnee Richardson, Soprano Shanna Nolan-Gundry, Mezzo-soprano Gerard Ortega, Tenor Neil Nelson, Bass-baritone.

Kyaunnee Richardson has been named one of the finalist for the 2020 SAS Performing Arts Company and Studios Vocal Competition Opera Division. This year, the Finalist Concert will be streamed on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 3pm via SAS Performing Arts Company and Studios Inc YouTube Channel.

2020 Vocal Competition Finalists

Kyaunnee Richardson will be performing the role of Adele in Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus.

Performances are December 17th at 730p and 19th at 2pm. For ticket information, Click Here

Watch a new work come to life as Opera Orlando invites the community into the creative process while it develops The Secret River. Orlando Arts Season Preview 2020-21: Classical and Choral Music

Fort Lauderdale’s own Boutique Opera Company, Opera Fusion presents this sampler of favorite musical theatre numbers, well-loved standards and operatic hits featuring three of South Florida’s finest classical artists. Join us as we indulge in these luscious melodies from musical giants such as Bernstein, Gershwin and Puccini. Your emcee for this concert will be the hilarious character, Baroness Vladka Tizengrabben von Loudenstimme. The Baroness strongly suggests you procure a big box of chocolates to add to the pleasure of hearing Kyaunnee Richardson, soprano; Mario Arevalo, tenor with Gordon Roberts at the piano deliver this delicious program!

Kyaunnee Richardson is thrilled to be joining Opera Orlando 2020-2021 season as a Studio Artist. She will be making her debut as Gretel in Humperdink’s Hansel and Gretel, Fresquita in Bizet’s Carmen and Calpurnia in the newly commissioned opera by Stella Sung The Secret River.

MainStage tickets are on sale now!! For more information, visit Opera Orlando Season 2020-2021

Opera Orlando's Studio Artist 2020/2021

Recently, Kyaunnee joined Hued Songs and Magic City Opera as a featured soloist as part of the Make Music Miami online musical celebration at the Olympia Theater in Downtown Miami.

While singers and other artists around the world wait for live performance opportunities to resume, legendary musical theater composer Andrew Lloyd Webber launched a virtual cadenza challenged based around his “Phantom of the Opera” character Christine Daaé’s “Think of Me.” Joining his judging panel were London’s BAFTA-Award winning comedian Graham Norton and former Christine Daaé (Las Vegas, Broadway and Live! Royal Albert Hall 25th Anniversary) Sierra Boggess. Out of 1,500 online video submissions, Kyaunnee was featured as one for he honorable mentions, being dubbed by Sir Webber with having sung the “World’s Longest Cadenza.”

Watch the judges’ reactions for the winning contests at: #ComposerInIsolation Cadenza Challenge . Kyaunnee is at Time: 9.06. Be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel: Kyaunnee's YouTube Channel

Kyaunnee has been featured on ShoutOut Miami’s local online news.

For the full article: ShoutOut Miami