(Image provided by Apogee Artists) The National Opera and Ballet Theater Constanta in Romania will honor Romanian opera star Virginia Zeani during a performance of “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” Zeani was a legendary artist from Romania who performed worldwide. She performed 69 roles over the course of her career and once she left the stage, she was devoted to teaching in {…}
Legendary Romanian soprano Virginia Zeani passed away on March 20, 2023. She was 97. The soprano was born in Solovastru and started singing at 13 with Lucia Anghel and Lydia Lipkowska. Following World War II, Zeani emigrated to Italy where she continued her vocal studies in Milan under conductor Antonio Narducci and tenor Aureliano Pertile. She made her professional debut {…}
During the month of October, all Romanian National Opera houses will dedicate performances to Soprano Virginia Zeani who turns 96 this month. Known as one of the brightest opera stars in Romania and loved by critics and audiences alike, Zeani paved the way for many Romanian singers and is now a distinguished teacher. Between Oct. 16-31, musicians will pay tribute {…}
The Virginia Zeani Royal Opera Festival (Festivalul Regal de Opera) has announced details of its third edition, which will take place May 31 – Jul. 7, 2019. Events will be held at Palace of Culture in Târgu Mureș, the Hungarian Opera of Cluj, or The Culture House of Reghin, Romania. Vladimir Lungu will serve as Principal Conductor. L’Assoluta Virginia Zeani {…}