Q & A: Fotina Naumenko on Her Grammy Nomination for ‘Bespoke Songs’

In February, soprano Fotina Naumenko was nominated for a Grammy for her album “Bespoke Songs.” The album was dedicated to showcasing contemporary vocal chamber music, featuring four world premiere recordings of newly-written musical works for soprano voice and mixed instrumental ensembles, with lyrics by female authors. Naumenko is a singer who performs art song, oratorio, opera, choral, chamber, and new {…}

Q & A: Sondra Radvanovsky on ‘Turandot’ & How Performing Opera Comes From the Soul & Inspires Future Generations

(Photo: © Sondra Radvanovsky press) American and Canadian soprano Sondra Radvanovsky is widely regarded as one of the foremost sopranos of our time. She is renowned as a leading interpreter of bel canto and verismo, particularly works by Giuseppe Verdi, and appears at leading opera houses throughout the world.
Winner of numerous awards, she has been widely recorded on CD and {…}