“Opera Orlando’s ‘On the MainStage’ series continues this December with an orginal chamber opera adaptation of The Secret River, based on the book of the same name by Pultizer Prize-winning author and Central Florida resident, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.”
To read the full article> https://www.broadwayworld.com/orlando/article/Opera-Orlando-Will-Present-the-World-Premiere-of-THE-SECRET-RIVER-20211001?fbclid=IwAR2av-VlgSSdjbhdCNkkk1ojGM4B1IyOw7VFGv2AZzkGDp3DcDmlK4dIKVU
Fantasy Theatre Factory (FTF) will host a “Delightful Evening with Kyaunnee Richardson,” in which the critically acclaimed South Florida soprano will present a selection of both operatic and Broadway songs, accompanied on piano by the renowned Gordon Roberts.
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To read the full article> https://hylonewsmiami.com/2021/02/25/fantasy-theatre-factory-hosts-night-of-opera-with-classically-trained-broadway-soprano-soflo-native-kyaunnee-richardson/
Photography by Gregory Reed, 2020
“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
“Following a sold-out, in person production of Opera Orlando’s Carmen, set in Haiti in the 1960, the company has announced that it will present the production online via their ENCORE! Series.” ~ Logan Martell
The video will be available from April 16 to May 7, 2021, with tickets beginning at $25 per household.
To read the full article> https://operawire.com/opera-orlando-to-stream-haiti-inspired-carmen-production/
Photo curtsey of Opera Orlando
“…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
“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/
“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
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
Kyaunnee has been featured on ShoutOut Miami’s local online news.
For the full article: ShoutOut Miami
“…Manuel’s commanding performance was joined by soprano Kyaunnee Richardson’s glittering vocals…”
Article: Schmopera's Hued Song Concert Review
“Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson, who also lives in Miami, opened the show with the hauntingly lovely and familiar aria “Summertime.”
Article: Miami Times Online
“The great female solos go to supporting characters. Kyaunnee Richardson opened the opera with a lyrical rendition of “Summertime”—sung by Clara, who never returns except for a brief reprise of the show’s most famous excerpt.”
Article: Palm Beach Arts Paper
“…but from the first notes of Miami-native Kyaunnee Richardson’s “Summertime” early in the first scene, the audience was put on notice that this was to be a truly memorable occasion.”
Article: South Florida Gay News
An article in Spanish about the the upcoming production of Porgy and Bess.
Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson featured in an article from the Miami Herald in upcoming Porgy and Bess performance.
Article: Miami Herald
