#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
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!!
“…Kyaunnee Richardson will make her MainStage company debut as Adele.”
Die Fledermaus
December 17 | 730p
December 19 | 2pm
www.operaorlando.org/fledermaus
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.
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
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
Kyaunnee will be returning as a featured soloist in the Hued Songs upcoming concerts on February 21st and 22nd 2020 at the Norton Museum. For more information, please visit www.huedsongs.org
“…Manuel’s commanding performance was joined by soprano Kyaunnee Richardson’s glittering vocals…”
Article: Schmopera's Hued Song Concert Review
Here is the full radio interview with WLRN Sundial hosted by Luis Hernandez featuring Kyaunnee Richardson talking about her career and her upcoming performance of “The Art of a Spiritual” Concert.
Link: WLRN Interview
Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson will be featured soloist on the “The Art of a Spiritual” Concert on February 1st.
Kyaunnee is thrilled be returning to Orchestra Miami in the role of Alice/Dr. Marigold in the Bruce Adolphe’s opera The Amazing Adventures of Alvin Alegretto.
