Invitation to the opera Alcina, by G.F. Händel, production of Jerusalem Lyric Opera Studio & Festival, in collaboration with Bucharest National Opera, on April 6, 2024, at the State Jewish Theater in Bucharest.
Mezzosoprano Alina Dragnea had the pleasure of debuting in the role of Bradamante in 2023, in Tel Aviv, alongside the conductor Ethan Schmeisser, and now is excited to resume this role at the premiere in Bucharest.
Tickets here:
https://www.mystage.ro//spectacole/alcina-4334?af=46
Cast and Team:
Conductor: Ethan Schmeisser
Stage Direction, set and light design: катя корабельник
Assistant director: Becky Eshel
Costume designer: Nina Lapshov
Veronika Kurmanov(Russia/Israel)soprano- Alcina
Alina Dragnea-Mezzosoprano - Bradamante
Alexandru Costea - countertenor- Ruggiero
MonicaSchwartz-soprano(Israel/Romania)- Morgana
Octavian Ene - tenor - Oronte
Cristian Ruja - Baritone- Melisso
Kinneret Ely- soprano (USA/ Israel) - Oberto
News
Huge success and honor for Mezzosoprano Alina Dragnea to receive 3 special awards at the extraordinary VERUM SOLITUS Vocal Competition, at the Cluj Opera House, Romania.
Many thanks and enormous appreciation to the esteemed members of the jury for the trust given and for the:
Special Prize of the Romanian National Opera Cluj-Napoca
Special Prize of the Romanian National Opera Timișoara
Special Prize of the Oleg Danovski National Theater of Opera and Ballet from Constanța.
© Photos by Nicu Cherciu - Verum Solitus Competition
April 27, 2024
The DVD of our wonderful production of Marc'Antonio e Cleopatra by J. A. Hasse from Teatro Barocco Vienna is out in stores now.
It can be found in GRAMOLA am Graben and Josefstädter Straße 29 Heliocentric Worlds.
Mezzosoprano Alina Dragnea had the great pleasure to sing the role of Marc'Antonio in this beautiful baroque production next to all these wonderful artists: Bernd Bienert, Katharina Adamcyk, Davide Mariano, Sandy Starsich and the wonderful orchestra.
May 29, 2024
Premiere of J. A. Hasse's Marc'Antonio e Cleopatra at Stift Göttweig for Teatro Barocco Vienna September 2023
Mezzosoprano Alina Dragnea honoured with having the chance to work on the amazing Premiere of J. A. Hasse's Marc'Antonio e Cleopatra at Stift Göttweig for Teatro Barocco Vienna.
Marc'Antonio e Cleopatra had the premiere in 1725 with the famous castrato Farinelli and famous contralto Vittoria Tesi Tramontini. It is such a great honor to revive such a rich historical music work.
Intendant: Bernd Bienert
Marc'Antonio: Alina Dragnea
Cleopatra: Katharina Adamcyk
Conductor: Davide Mariano
© Photos by Bernd Bienert
Fun late night Premiere of G.F. Händel's Alcina in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 2023
Mezzosoprano Alina Dragnea sang the challenging role of Bradamante.
Special thanks and congratulations to the amazing artist and conductor Ethan Schmeisser for the great work experience together and fun atmosphere provided, just as in Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann at the Bucharest Opera House last year!! Special congratulations to the wonderful artist and pianist Adina Cocargeanu, to the remarkable stage director катя корабельник for creating a joyful and creative show, to Sofia Mazar and Jerusalem Lyric Opera Studio & Festival for making it all happen! Congratulations to Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra!
Great honour for the mezzosoprano Alina Dragnea to receive three important prizes at the renowned Musicum Laude Competition, in Oradea, Romania.
Many thanks and enormous appreciation to the esteemed members of the jury for the trust given and for the:
1st Prize - Lied Category
Verdi Special Prize
Cornelia Gavrilescu Special Prize
© 4K Media Studio - Musicum Laude Competition
July 23, 2024
The complete Arianna a Naxos by J. Haydn has been performed by mezzosoprano Alina Dragnea at the Federal Ministry of Art and Culture of Austria, in Vienna, next to the amazing conductor and pianist, Christoph U. Meier, with the occasion of the award of Professorship for the renowned stage director and theatre manager, Bernd Bienert.
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June 20, 2024
