katya kabanova

She's the most electrifying singing actress of our day, the kind of performer who drives the public into frenzies. That's how Musical America described the Finnish soprano when it named her the Musician of the Year in 2005. In November and December, the megastar returns to Lyric in the title role of Janacek's Katya Kabanova. Her portrayal of one of the great tragic heroines in opera is sure to be a highlight of the 2009/10 season. Discover more about this breathtaking artist by listening to our second installment of our podcast mini-series, A Star You Should Know. The 2-minute clip features commentary by general director William Mason and dramaturg Roger Pines, plus and an aria excerpt from Schoenberg's Gurrelieder.

Join Nicolas Reveles for an introduction to Katya Kabanova, one of the most evocative works by Czech composer Leos Janácek. Katya combines both Romantic and 20th century music to create an intensely atmospheric and eloquently compelling drama, thoroughly modern yet steeped in Eastern European tradition. Series: "San Diego OperaTalk! with Nic Reveles" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 7484]