Kristne Opolais Soprano Home Performances Repertoire Videos Photos Reviews Contact 178 Photos 49 Videos Livestream & Full performance videos (5) Performances All performances From arts organisation / verified by Operabase From artist / agent m Matine t Tour c Concert 12 Jul - 20 Aug 2023 Tickets Carmen, Bizet Opera: Staged , It was spellbinding. But then it was like my mind started talking to me, saying Kristine, when have you ever been so pragmatic?. Shes struggled with figuring out how to balance being a good mother and good artist. As soon as you are limited and someone tries to put you in a box, it can kill you as an artist.. https://azopera.org/2023-24-season, Opera Philadelphia @OperaPhila has announced its 2023-4 season, and details of its Festival O24, which will launch its 50th anniversary season in 2024-5 with new operas by @missymazzoli and Jennifer Higdon. Citing a health crisis, though also under financial investigation, the veteran Sovrintendente of Florences @maggiomusicale Alexander Pereira has resigned. Can you pronounce this word better Kristine Opolais has formidable competition in this atrociously difficult role which requires a voice of legato early on but once The Principessa appears (superbly sung by Lioba Braun) a new dramatic tone comes into force and Ms. Opolais is stupendous in the final scene her voice soaring over the orchestra and chorus conducted by Andris Nelsons. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The soprano noted that she had been struggling with some physical issues for years but had not paid much attention to it until this point. You cannot be relaxed when you go on stage, if youre not afraid then theres something very wrong. Nelsons will lead a concert version of Shotakovich's "Macbeth of Mtsenk" on Jan. 30 with a cast that includes his ex-wife, soprano Kristine Opolais, and John Williams will combine with cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a concert on Feb. 22. Home; Happiness; Motivation; Reading; Quoatable February 26, 2023 Motivation, Wisdom Tosca is almost defined by her jealousy and she has every right to be. The following May saw a thrilling Covent Garden debut inMadama Butterflywith her husband conducting (Opolais and Nelsons had married at the beginning of 2011). After that step in at The Met, my manager told me to always trust my gut over anyone else because everyone around me would have told me to say no. When she laughed, she'd lean forward and create a triangle from her shoulder to her hand with her left arm, bending her wrist. What keeps her living? But the role she feels ready to do is Minnie from La Fanciulla del West, which she revealed she has always wanted to do. Kristine Opolais at Carnegie Hall last year. I then thought about the good reputation I had at The Met, which I had worked so hard to build. At the end of Act 2, when everyone on stage is enjoying lavish parades, Opolais' Mimi struggles with her persistent cough, the lone dark spot on stage and a terrific dramatic gesture that reminds the viewer of the impending tragedy. A combination of self-doubt and the financial costs made her leave. Im an actress first and the voice follows. She had to give her daughter a better life, but she also needed to go back to taking the artistic risks she always had. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The connection is so strong that when the curtain falls that force disappears and I get a profound sense of loneliness. 49,093, The bible of the industry, OPERA has been the worlds leading commentator on the lyric stage for over 70 years. The Met's first new production of the Czech favorite since 1993, gives title honors to Latvian soprano Kristine Opolais; seen Saturday, Feb. 25. Solo Concert by Kristine Opolais. But something clicked during the opening night performance. I went through a lot of things, but now I understand that I love my art the way that I do it, she enthused. On Friday, April 4, Kristine Opolais will sing Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" at the Metropolitan Opera for the first time. I couldnt focus my brain on the arts because of divorce, health problems, and also my daughter was going to school and I didnt really have time for my art. I found out about myself that I am not very ready for big publicity, because I think I already give so much on stage.\ She smiles wryly: It should be enough!\. "It's madness. Today I can only say that Im thankful for my experience as I really know what bad is. She is from Latvia. . When shes done right, shes an extremely sexy and sensitive heroine. I got through those early years by listening. Now Im strong enough to say no. I then thought about the good reputation I had at The Met, which I had worked so hard to build. I wouldnt have been able to bounce back if it went badly the stakes were too high. I couldnt remember a single line of text before I went on, I was in complete shock that Id agreed to this. So 12 hours -- that's a lot!" Alagna told AFP in his dressing room at the New York opera house. Meanwhile, the soprano, who also started taking better care of her physical health, was rethinking her artistic identity and consulting with the people who she trusted most. All the cast sounded as if singing in different rooms. I can relate to every part of her role and I adore her. Latvian Artist On Regaining Her Artistic Identity, Motherhood, & Puccini. One might imagine that an international star like Opolais would be able to find a plethora of opportunities in Eastern Europe or specifically in Latvia to perform, but the soprano noted that it becomes increasingly difficult for her to dedicate herself to her art in her home country. Only in the enormous love duet in Act II did the stars come into their own, Opolais. I feel now I must ration the number of these performances, it is so hard. My decision to say yes that morning was an enormous catalyst in my career it changed everything. Shes very sensitive. "It's madness. Her voice has taken on a deeper, richer sheen and she always plays her romantic scenes to the hilt. Richard Eyre's elegant production, which sets the action in 1940s occupied France, was one of the highlights of the Met's 2015-16 season. Even so, she tired quickly, singing the whole last act. If people tell me I cant, I try and find the way to do it anyway, she stated. But sometimes I didn\t know whether this muse would come to me today or not-will I hear the voice which I need to sing or not?\. Of course theres been very difficult moments in my career, but it was because of my past that I didnt fall apart completely. Rehearsals were minimal for all three operas, given that conductor Bertrand de Billy had to split up his own time with rehearsing three different scores, while the Met Operas own technical departments had to dedicated separate blocks to the three works individually. In 2007 too, Tosca was the role in which Opolais made her Greek National Opera debut. After that step in at The Met, my manager told me to always trust my gut over anyone else because everyone around me would have told me to say no. When it did happen I found that I just got lost in the staging, I was very unhappy and I couldnt make it work. One time I showed her a video a YouTube of me performing and she started to cry, Opolais revealed. Biography[ edit] Opolais was born in Rzekne, Latvia, and studied at the Latvian Academy of Music. Her conclusion? Opolais voice and commitment have grown considerably since her Mim and Butterfly here; happily placed at the front of the stage, her voice rose into the auditorium, the tone rounder than previously, her fraught demeanor a pity to behold. She found herself increasingly trapped and other challenges were taking away from her being able to sort out her identity as an artist. Some people say that when youre truly in love with someone youre not jealous, but Im the complete opposite. As a commanding Latvian blonde, she seems hardly the ideal physical type to portray a diminutive, 15-year-old geisha. And while the character is onstage from the start, she doesnt really have much to sing until halfway through the work when she is confronted with the news that her son has died. My decision to say yes that morning was an enormous catalyst in my career it changed everything. Read the complete interview via OperaWire, Valerio Galli, conductor Arnaud Bernard, director, Boston Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons, conductor. Her debut in the role (replacing Anja Harteros) came in Jonathan Kent\s Covent Garden staging in June last year, when she and Kaufmann got exceptional reviews. People just wanted me to sing and thats it. Im an actress first and the voice follows. Technique in singing is only important in how it frees you to give yourself completely to creating the character. https://youtu.be/onRYmtqVaQ0 Technique in singing is only important in how it frees you to give yourself completely to creating the character. "Vocal cords start to tire after two hours. During his time at Fordham, he studied abroad at the Jagiellonian University in Poland. David holds a Masters in Media Management from Fordham University. A few years ago, Opolais found her approach being increasingly questioned and a lot of advice was given to her to sit back, restrain her instincts, and focus only on singing., I started to lose voice, presence, colors, everything, she revealed. If you dont take risks, youll never drink champagne. I had just performed my debut inMadama Butterflyand I got a call the following morning at 7.30am from Peter Gelb asking me to doLa Bohmeat midday for the HD broadcast. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CANT RELATE TO A CHARACTER? It gives you a compass to go on and to measure a situation quickly. The soprano chronicled how the challenge of taking on the opera for the first time made rehearsal period challenging. Shes the classic representation of the role and she brought so much beauty to that character. The 52-year-old said he spent two weeks working from nine in the morning until nine in the evening to learn the lead male role which he sings opposite Latvian soprano Kristine Opolais. Today, I walk on stage and I completely transport into the character. Today, I walk on stage and I completely transport into the character. In this rendition the singing is marvelous. Every artist needs to go through difficult times. I couldnt remember a single line of text before I went on, I was in complete shock that Id agreed to this. Kristine Opolais (n. 12 noiembrie 1979 , [1] Rzekne , Republica Sovietic Socialist Leton , URSS [2] ) [3] este o sopran de oper leton. Nor is her soprano as refulgent as those of some past Butterflys have been. Youve managed to step in for performances that very few singers would have been able to do. Our personal reactions are very unique to who we are, so my performance and reactions should be different to another singer and vice versa. My adrenaline is so high when I finish Angelica that I am suffering because I feel like I just warmed up my voice and I want to keep going, she confessed. I had just performed my debut in Madama Butterfly and I got a call the following morning at 7.30am from Peter Gelb asking me to do La Bohme at midday for the HD broadcast. If you want to just sound beautiful, save that mentality for the recording, but keep it away from the stage. Being the daughter of Andris Nelsons and Kristine Opolais, she has to be sensitive. I went through a lot of things, but now I understand that I love my art the way that I do it, she enthused. For this reason, she loves rehearsals because she has the time and space to understand the characters emotions and anticipate the pain and suffering that she will have to endure when she gives herself over fully to interpreting the person in the performance. So 12 hours that's a lot!" Alagna told AFP in his dressing room at the New York opera house. When she gets the news that her son is dead, she should probably die right there. When Rene said that to me it was an incredible moment because she is the best and most definitive Rusalka. But looking back, it was Latvian soprano Kristine Opolais's 2004 performance of Tatyana's "Letter Scene" from Tchaikovsky's . If I have to say something nasty with bad energy, then that cannot be beautiful. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. The soprano noted that this return to her own identity came during the performance of La Bohme at Tanglewood in August 2018 under the baton of her ex-husband Andris Nelsons. Now her perspective has shifted somewhat on the role, as she feels that Cio-Cio Sans sacrifice comes with the understanding that her child will be in a better place without her. Follow [2] Opolais started her career as a member of the chorus with Latvian National Opera in 2001, and in 2003 became a soloist. I immediately said no, what crazy person would have said yes? I was kind of crazy, but this was obsession in a good way.\. It was the first time she performed the role on stage, despite having a recording released a few years ago. Opera gets no better than Antonn Dvok 's Czech-language "Rusalka" (water nymph). Musically and emotionally-and, with Opolais, the two seem inextricably linked-it was a potent time. When Im in love Im extremely jealous and when Im not, I couldnt care less. WHERE DOES THIS ENERGY COME FROM? 18:00 Tout le monde a son mot dire. Concert (Konzert), Various Concert/recital/oratorio. I have a survival instinct that I can't turn off. I listened to Renata Tebaldi and was influenced by what she did. The Met released her (she would successfully make her debut there as Magda inLa rondinein March 2013) andRusalkawas acclaimed as a theatrical triumph. There was a lot of shit in my past, thats the only word I can use to describe it. To get a free copy of Opera Magazine, please follow this link and fill in the short form. So to get that approval from Rene meant the world to me. Kristine Opolais "Ms. Opolais seemed to live with it, growing in stature as the evening went on and radiating the kind of aura - one that demands you watch her, and sympathize with her - that defines a star She is a performer with a tremendous future ahead of her. When you give birth, you dont really understand what is happening, she noted, adding that she thought the best was just to have her daughter with her all the time. These cookies do not store any personal information. Copyright 2023 Kristine Opolais. It shouldnt only be about that. You have to go through the orchestra on the top notes, but you have to find a balance so that you dont push your voice too much up there with your body. What she does with the breath and the voice is like singing yoga. Hugo Shirley in his review of her Covent Garden Tosca in March 2013 said she acted with the level of detail and conviction that rendered the diva irresistibly compelling and sympathetic [] Michael Volle\s confrontation with Opolais\s Tosca was visceral and riveting, not least because the Latvian soprano so successfully captured Tosca\s playfulness, heart and, above all, classy glamour. I stepped onto the stage, I opened my mouth and thankfully it came out. Kristne Opolais admits this is the only word to describe how, when she became a member of the chorus of Latvian National Opera at the age of 22, she found herself swept up in a new and intoxicating world, astonished by the power of opera to engage and move. Kristne Opolais. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. For me it was a huge key.\, Latvian success took her to the Berlin Staatsoper, which Opolais counts as the start of her international career. She found herself increasingly trapped and other challenges were taking away from her being able to sort out her identity as an artist. And if there are moments when she herself must make demands, this usually stems from her acute sense of responsibility for her child-I am not trusting to nannies at all\-or, in the theatre, from issues which impede her singing-Hair!\. Its crazy.. A Butterfly For the Ages. Look, you are one of the most horrible kids, and you have low marks!-not in every subject, I should say!-I said I will not need it and I was right.\. At the start, Angelica is most challenging because it doesnt really give you time to warm up your voice before you are asked to give it all. Opolais also credits the then Intendant of Latvian National Opera, Andrejs agars, with having taught her a great deal. It feels like one big force watching me and keeping me safe. And she\d be happy with more Puccini: there is talk ofIl tritticoand she would love to sing Minnie inLa fanciulla del West. I know you should sing without being overcome by these feelings but, unfortunately, I am giving each performance more than 100 per cent. So the soprano decided that Adriana would remain in Riga to understand what it is to live in one place. But being so used to being on the move, Opolais struggled with not being able to perform regularly. The other massive factor was that it was a live HD broadcast going out worldwide and it would be there forever. Opolais has also been a rising name but has recently faced mixed reviews, with some critics hearing a thinning of her voice. I immediately said no, what crazy person would have said yes? She was struggling with physical ailments that furthered the challenges of doing what she was advised to do. Prior to creating OperaWire, DAVID SALAZAR, (Editor-in-Chief) worked as a reporter for Latin Post where he interviewed major opera stars including Placido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, Vittorio Grigolo, Diana Damrau and Rolando Villazon among others. He sees that they might fare better if he could pawn her off on Geronte (capably sung by English bass Brindley Sherratt ), a wealthy geezer who can keep her in luxury. HOW DO YOU GET YOURSELF INTO THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SPACE TO GET THROUGH SOMETHING SO DAUNTING? . It shouldnt only be about that. , Opolais talks jealousy, risk taking and redefining the idea of an operatic singer. Photo: Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera. There is something to be said for embracing the vulgar in Puccini. People just wanted me to sing and thats it. When you give birth, you dont really understand what is happening, she noted, adding that she thought the best was just to have her daughter with her all the time. After. She has performed leading roles in such operas as La Rondine, Manon Lescaut, Tosca, La Bohme, and Madama Butterfly, in addition to Suor Angelica.. My process doesnt allow me to work that way and I have to accept that. I asked her why she didnt like it and she said, Because youre crying. She sees me suffering and it hurts her. Opolais, pure-toned and powerful, was affected too. KRISTINE OPOLAIS: With this I was preparing myself a lot more, because it was a lot of text I didn't know, it was very interesting studying the translation myself and asking a lot, it was quite a long preparation time, and of course with every debut role you need time. The soprano noted that this return to her own identity came during the performance of La Bohme at Tanglewood in August 2018 under the baton of her ex-husband Andris Nelsons. In the 22-23 season, Jonathan Tetelman makes his eagerly awaited company debut at San Francisco Opera as Alfredo in a new production of Verdi . Obsession. Copyright 2023 Kristine Opolais. Again, the comparison with Butterfly is inevitable. In October of 2010, she made a sensational debut at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich in the title role of the new production of Dvorak's Rusalka directed by Martin Kusej. I can relate to every part of her role and I adore her. I was born in that moment and from then the contracts came flying in. New York will be lucky to have her." NEW YORK OBSERVER Polina Viljun Her Mimi walks slowly, struggles in the effort and grows ever more lethargic as the evening unfolds. Can you pronounce this word better There was a lot of shit in my past, thats the only word I can use to describe it. Kristine Opolais as Cio-Cio-San and Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton in Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY. Despite his late-hour assumption, with one eye on Kristine and the other on the conductor Alagna still managed to caress the vocal line, lingering on the phrase "O tentatrice" ("Oh, you temptress"), where he admits that Manon has once again bewitched him, as Opolais went into her lounge act. One might imagine that an international star like Opolais would be able to find a plethora of opportunities in Eastern Europe or specifically in Latvia to perform, but the soprano noted that it becomes increasingly difficult for her to dedicate herself to her art in her home country. Ive never run from danger, Ive always run straight through it, so I picked up the phone to call Peter back and before I could say anything he said I knew youd do it. And Jenfa I have already said Not again!-her suffering and anguish is too terrible. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. All titles will be broadcast in HD. kristine.opolais Verified Follow 808 posts 38.5K followers 2,352 following KRISTINE OPOLAIS International Soprano. How do you get yourself into the psychological space to get through something so daunting? The 52-year-old said he spent two weeks working from nine in the morning until nine in the evening to learn the lead male role which he sings opposite Latvian soprano Kristine Opolais. Website by Lenny's Studio. So when you lose your child, you have a feeling right there, this great loss in your entire body. In the first year I thought I should give up this profession. At first she refused, but quickly rang back. I remember her face after the production. She doesnt need poison. I had been partying with colleagues after the production (laughs), there was no way I could do it! (Laughs) Yes, I am very jealous! A+ Quotes for All Occassions. Unfortunately, what Ive learned from this career is that thinking logically will get you nowhere. 2,118 talking about this. Shes even struggled with physical ailments that had been bothering her for years and were now interfering with her ability to perform. And I knew that that was not good for her either. I remember her face after the production. Opolais was so excited about it that she stayed up until five the next morning. I have built my career stepping in, but the most terrifying was at the Metropolitan Opera. Kristne Opolais (born 12 November 1979) [1] is a Latvian operatic soprano . They will not bolt their doors to my wife and mother and my little son. The refugee John Sorel in Menottis The Consul - now even more an opera for our time The Consul was premiered in Philadelphia #OTD in 1950. A few years ago, Opolais found her approach being increasingly questioned and a lot of advice was given to her to sit back, restrain her instincts, and "focus only on singing." She listened and adjusted. She needs to start her life.. 19:50 Mto 2. A few years ago, Opolais found her approach being increasingly questioned and a lot of advice was given to her to sit back, restrain her instincts, and focus only on singing., I started to lose voice power, presence, colors, everything, she revealed. Dvok's music is of course very close to my heart, but as I continue my journey through different repertoire my voice is changing and this work is no longer a perfect fit for me vocally. Click Here: Described by the Daily Telegraph as the bible of the industry, OPERA has been the worlds leading commentator on the lyric stage for nearly 70 years. The results were widely lauded and Opolais couldnt be happier. I have a survival instinct that I cant turn off. Then theres the fact that Adriana isnt really a big opera fan. As a director he demonstrated what he wanted in terms of the acting. Unfortunately, what Ive learned from this career is that thinking logically will get you nowhere. The Editor noted the electricity generated by the starry leads [] Here Covent Garden struck gold. You have to listen to yourself and trust your gut, its all about your intuition. The other side to her is that shes strong and some productions miss the opportunity to bring her complete role to the stage. I feel like nothing can go wrong so I can completely let go and bring my character alive. At home, I am a mother, a daughter. When I get home, I try to just be there for my daughter. The other side to her is that shes strong and some productions miss the opportunity to bring her complete role to the stage. I remember her face after the production. Concerto de Ano novo. Privacy & Cookie Policy. But as Adriana grew, she realized it was selfish. This was followed in June of 2011 by her debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden as Cio Cio San in Madama . Later in the season it will be Halvy, when Opolais sings Rachel in Munich\sLa Juive, with the Met\s newManon Lescautin between. I don\t act it, I live it, but I feel I cannot do it another way.\. . Its important because it lets us remember who we are and the things we can and cannot do, soprano Kristine Opolais told OperaWire in a recent interview. 17:55 Affaire conclue : la vie des objets. Stanford Libraries' official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Kristine Opolais (Tosca), Marcelo lvarez Mario (Cavaradossi), Marco Vratogna (Scarpia), Alexander Tsymbalyuk (Angelotti), Peter Rose (Il Sagrestano) Berliner Philharmoniker, Philharmonia Chor Wien & Cantus Juvenum Karlsruhe, Sir Simon Rattle. After all, this is an artist who decided to drop out of the conservatory despite being told repeatedly that she would never have an opera career if she didnt finish her studies. Most importantly, Ive no interest in making beautiful sounds, my voice doesnt drive me in the slightest and its a small part of my expression. Her process comes down to immersing herself fully in a character and then just living the experience onstage, with warts and all. Her unapologetic performance style and ability to portray herself through her heroines has her comfortably placed as one of the most sought after international sopranos today. One time I showed her a video a YouTube of me performing and she started to cry, Opolais revealed. At the back of her mind was the memory of her first teacher\s remark to her mother that she had possibilities\ but was nothing special\; but then private training with a vocal coach restored her confidence, the chorus beckoned and she was accepted. Ive definitely evolved. I dont think Ive ever been so frightened in my life walking to the theatre that morning, it was horrific. Kristine Opolais is the young woman whose conflicting desires for love and luxury lead to her tragic end, and Roberto Alagna plays the man who falls for her in Puccini's early hit. Kristine Opolais is one of the most sought after sopranos on the international scene today, appearing at the Metropolitan Opera New York, Wiener Staatsoper, Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, Bayerische Staatsoper, Teatro alla Scala and Royal Opera House Covent Garden. My singing is part of the complete package. My process doesnt allow me to work that way and I have to accept that. I tend to bring more pain in my interpretations of Rusalka I relate to her differently because of my life experiences. She appears as Tosca at the Vienna State Opera in January followed by performances of the opera at the Royal Opera House in the Spring. I was very nervous in the past, but today even though Im still nervous, Ive realised that those nerves are so important. For her to live in suitcases and have no friends and no real home, its cruel. Per Opolais, that recording was done in two days with minor preparation. Now Im strong enough to say no. October 2015 in People. Teenage years in post-Soviet Latvia were not easy, her upbringing not straightforward-Kristne, an only child, learnt to fend for herself. Meanwhile, the soprano, who also started taking better care of her physical health, was rethinking her artistic identity and consulting with the people who she trusted most. kristineopolais.com Posts Reels Videos Tagged Show More Posts from kristine.opolais I asked her why she didnt like it and she said, Because youre crying. She sees me suffering and it hurts her. In this honest and humble interview withFinal Note Magazine, Opolais talks jealousy, risk taking and redefining the idea of an operatic singer. I never had to ask for anything, my mother always believed in me and my dad was loving and sweet. 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