Sonya Yoncheva has announced a new collaboration with Naïve.

The recording company announced, “Naïve is honored to announce its collaboration with internationally renowned soprano Sonya Yoncheva for the release of her album, GEORGE. This profoundly personal project, inspired by the life and artistic universe of George Sand, will be unveiled on January 24, 2025.”

Yoncheva added, “I am delighted to start working with naïve for my upcoming recital album, ‘GEORGE,’ and my most recent aria album, ‘The Courtesan.’ ‘GEORGE’ will be released in collaboration with my own company, SY11, while naïve will, from now on, be responsible for the distribution of ‘The Courtesan.’ It is a great pleasure to work with the fantastic team at naïve, and I am looking forward to joining forces for these two projects that are so dear to my heart.”

The Head of A&R at naïve classique added, “It is with immense joy to collaborate with Sonya Yoncheva, one of the most extraordinary voices of our time. For many years, we have admired her impeccable artistry, vocal brilliance, and magnetic stage presence. We are deeply honored by her trust and are committed to providing the utmost support for the release of ‘GEORGE,’ a new project that so beautifully encapsulates her artistic vision and celebrates the timeless figure of George Sand. We will also take over the distribution of ‘The Courtesan,’ Sonya’s last album, a true jewel gathering the most beautiful opera arias. Welcome at naïve, Dear Sonya!”

“GEORGE” will explore art songs, duets, works for piano, piano and violin as well as spoken texts, all connected to one of the most famous authors of the 19th century, George Sand. Yoncheva is joined by pianist Olga Zado, mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti, and violinist Adam Taubitz. The soprano can be heard not only singing, but also reciting letters from and to George Sand as well as a poem by the renowned author.