“We’re back at it again this year providing you with a comprehensive guide on all things Juneteenth. Last year was the first year that the holiday became federally celebrated. Because of that, tons more people and organizations have caught on and our South Florida community is very geared up to celebrate the freedom of African American slaves.”

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To Read the Full Article, > https://hylonewsmiami.com/2022/06/14/24-juneteenth-celebrations-throughout-dade-broward-and-palm-beach-you-should-attend/?mc_cid=7eb294df70&mc_eid=af64ebbc69

“… A particular joy of Opera in Williamsburg’s staging of Così fan tutte was the casting of a young, vibrant Despina who both possesses and wields complete control over a fine voice… Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson ignite the performance with her fiery singing and personality… Vocally and comedically, Richardson was an typically endearing Despina who both earned her laughs and sang Mozart’s music with charm and technical flair…” ~ Joseph Newsome

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To read the full review, > https://www.voix-des-arts.com/2022/05/performance-review-wolfgang-amadeus.html?fbclid=IwAR1oWqHuGRH0kyA9nWJV1KkUk0c6YN0c1Rad70zESuNirlrU843ddkYJ-XE

Photography by Roxane Recon/Opera in Williamsburg, 2022

“One of the most persistent presenters in the area is Opera in Williamsburg. The OiW is offering as its Spring fare, Mozart’s delightful “Cosi fan tutte,” on May 29 and 31, and June 2 and 4.”

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Click here to read the full article, > https://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-arts-notes-0430-20220430-bst2vtpflbdz3p7dovwsjoo3kq-story.html

“‘…I always want to be able to connect with my audience no matter what show or concert I do,” she said. “It would be totally boring if we just get up there and just sing a song and everybody goes, ‘Oh well that was nice, right?’ It’s nice, but if it doesn’t move the artist, what makes you think it’s going to move the audience?…’'“ ~ Bianca Marcof, Miami Times

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To Read the Full Article, Click Here, > https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/arts_culture/the-soprano-star-with-miami-roots/article_9c90c192-cb4c-11ec-9dcc-3fbeec915a77.html

“… Although, let’s not forget Richardson’s Sister, whose quick-witted reactions to Stella-Rondo are hilarious, and yet, quirky; for instance, tomato canning in the kitchen turns into a playful way to vent her frustrations…” ~Hannah Wing

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To read the full article, click here, > https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/article/BWW-Review-WHY-I-LIVE-AT-THE-PO-A-New-Opera-by-UrbanArias-20220502

The Savannah VOICE Festival is hosting it’s 2022 Gala online celebrating the American Voice. They’ll be honoring 2022 Milnes Voice Awardee Federica Von Stade and showcasing some of our wonderful VOICE artists. Be sure to mark your calendars for May 3rd at 7PM for a night filled with celebration and wonderful music! Kyaunnee Richardson will be one of the VOICE Artists performing for the concert.

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https://voicexperiencefoundation.org/voice-gala/?fbclid=IwAR2PZWmMAzxJ6_y1gXNON0gyYY6YZXcIB6oz702MRsCYj8a94rN6fOUNP0U

“…Calpurnia is a delightful role, played here by the soprano Kyaunnee Richardson, who was on stage for virtually the entire opera. Richardson’s girlish charm and accurate, colorful singing picked up momentum and presence as the story unfolded, and by the end her performance felt like a thrilling star turn…” ~John Fleming

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To read the article, subscribe to the magazine > https://www.opera.co.uk

“UrbanArias is excited to premiere our ninth (!) commissioned opera this Spring!" Running April 30 through May 7 at the Keegan Theatre, Why I Live at the P.O. take the comic masterpiece by beloved author Eudora Welty and combines it with classic and contemporary American musical styles to tell the story of a supremely relatable family.”

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To read the full article > https://www.urbanarias.org/2022/02/02/the-scoop-on-our-spring-commission-why-i-live-at-the-po/

“The performance features the Symphony of the Americas performing some of the greatest music by Gershwin and Bernstein, with vocals by special South Florida guest artists.”

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To read the full article, > https://www.broadwayworld.com/miami/article/Symphony-Of-The-Americas-South-Florida-Vocalists-Perform-Broadway-Favorites-20220321

“Symphony of the Americas presents American Classics – Gershwin and Bernstein’s Broadway, conducted by Artistic Director Pablo Mielgo, Tuesday, April 12 at 7:45pm in the Amaturo Theater at Broward Center for the Performing Arts. “Broadway is America’s gift to the world where musical and theatrical styles collide to create a national identity. From the brotherly dream team of George and Ira Gershwin, and Leonard Bernstein, their music is forever ingrained into the American musical and social fabric,” commented Pablo Mielgo. “

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To read the full article, > https://www.outclique.com/symphony-of-the-americas-and-artistic-director-pablo-mielgo-welcome-special-south-florida-guest-artists-for-the-april-performance-of-american-classics-gershwin-bernsteins-broadway/

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

"Florida-bases Gulfshore Opera has announced its 2021-22 season, which will include two new productions and several concert performances.”

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To read the full article, > https://operawire.com/gulfshore-opera-announces-2021-22-season/

“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/

Take a behind the scene look at how The Secret River was constructed.

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To watch the documentary, > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSEXquyBlWA

Bearded Lens Photography/Opera Orlando, 2021

Opera Orlando proudly premiered its first commissioned opera, The Secret River, this past December in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center, and the Company is excited to once again partner with WUCF TV - PBS to broadcast an ENCORE! presentation of this ”…love letter to Central Florida,” Sunday, January 30th at 430P.

To Watch the performance,> https://video.wucftv.org/video/opera-orlando-presents-the-secret-river-ue8lwn/

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“There’s so much beauty in Opera Orlando’s The Secret River … a production bubbling with warmth and heart… everywhere you look, artistic ingenuity is being celebrated,” writes Matt Palm, and Opera Orlando is so pleased to be able to share the beauty of this production with WUCF audiences. Tune in Sunday, January 30 at 430P for a special “Making of…” featurette about the development of The Secret River from page to stage, followed by the ENCORE! presentation of the world-premiere production.

In case you missed yesterday evening’s performance, the live-stream link is located below:

https://www.savannahvoicefestival.org/nowshowing/

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Artists Chad Sonka, Kyaunnee Richardson, Sara Zoe Budnik and Maria Zouves are accompanied by Savannah VOICE Festival Composer-in-Residence, Michael Ching.

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If you are watching, be sure to use #SingKyaunnee to be featured on Ms. Richardson’s Instagram stories!

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.