Watching again, I have no regrets in choosing @sorayamafi.bsky.social's Gilda for @irishnationalopera.bsky.social as 2024 opera performance of the year for @theartsdesk.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6R2...
For Bury-born opera singer Soraya Mafi, there’s something particularly special about her latest role as Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute
For Bury-born opera singer Soraya Mafi, there’s something particularly special about her latest role as Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute
For Bury-born opera singer Soraya Mafi, there’s something particularly special about her latest role as Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute
On this weeks Your Manchester Extra:
Ashley Stone reviewing Glorious! at Hope Mill Theatre.
Isobel Donkin of Pride and Prejudice sort of.
Stephen speaks to Soraya Mafi from Opera North about their The Magic Flute coming to Salford.
Available now buff.ly/PBTBcnN
Looking forward to this role début! A dream role finally ticked off! And with the company that introduced me to opera 😍 @operanorth.bsky.social
Huge thanks to @davidnice.bsky.social for featuring my performance as Gilda for Irish National Opera in ‘Best of Opera 2024’ for @theartsdesk.bsky.social
As usual, there were less outstanding opera productions than concerts (going to be a bigger one), but plenty of standout performances and two rich comedies in Wexford and Dublin. A survey from self and colleagues for @theartsdesk.bsky.social theartsdesk.com/opera/best-2...
Love it when bookshops or libraries arrange their books appropriately...
Spot the composer!!! Terrible photo of the beautiful fresco on the ceiling of Tonhalle Zürich, where I performed Bach Cantatas 10 & 140 and the Magnificat in Eb with the RIAS Kammerchor a few days ago. Final concert tonight (of the tour, and of my year!!!)
I felt especially bad for the singers featured in the photographs. It was incredibly disrespectful—particularly for one of them, a young artist with the company, making their ‘big’ role debut. This is hardly the way to inspire or support someone who is meant to be under your educational care.
I believe if anyone wants to see the originals then they are included in a ‘Slipped Disc’ article
I would, but since the post has been taken down, I’d like to think a lesson has been learned—hopefully!🙏🏽
Tonight on BBC Radio 3:
And last, but NEVER least - THE SOPRANO!
In light of a recent social media post, I’d like to share my own definitions on some opera terms!
He flies, he waltzes and he makes us all in love with him!
🎭 Thrilled for my 3rd *Rigoletto* tonight! It's an **audio-described performance** with a pre-show **touch tour**—making opera accessible to all. Honored to be part of a company that champions inclusion. Here’s to sharing Verdi’s magic with everyone! 🌟🎶 #OperaForAll #Rigoletto
Thank you so much! ☺️
"the operatic performance of the year" @theartsdesk.bsky.social @davidnice.bsky.social
The reviews are in for @sorayamafi.bsky.social's Irish National Opera debut singing Gilda in Rigoletto.
Read the full review below 👇
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My Irish side is from my mum - her family are from Co.Mayo. She was born in Bury but was raised for a time in Ballyhaunis. My dad was from Tehran; they met in Manchester in their twenties & stayed after the Iranian Revolution. A unique mix, but a shared a love of great food, music and family!
Wow - thank you so much! I’m truly touched the performance resonated with you & your friend. Gilda holds a special place in my heart & I feel so lucky to have shared the stage with such extraordinary colleagues. As for ‘best artist in an opera’, I’m honoured to even be mentioned in that light! 😮
My pleasure! X
Wow - thank you David! I cannot tell you how much this role means to me, and to make my Irish debut in this role has been extremely poignant for many reasons. Thank you again 🙏🏽
Looking forward to my Irish début today!
Oh my goodness - I sang this in my third year undergraduate recital and the English Song Prize at RCM! But in my humble opinion the seminal recording is, and always will be, this one:
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The moon disguised as Saturn
Damn - wish I’d thought up something this industry suitable! 👏👏👏
Sharing some thoughts on performing the role of Gilda in the 21st Century
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