MANILA, Philippines - Singing actress Nelly Miricioiu, one of the most versatile musical artists in the world, performs in a one-night concert on March 6, 8 p.m., at the Meralco Theater, Ortigas Ave.
The soprano’s repertoire extends from Mozart and bel canto to Verdi, Puccini to the verismo and modern Italian operas of Respighi and Zandonai. She has also sung the works of French and Russian composers. Critics described her as “A rare vocal phenomenon of this century” (L’Opera of France) and “This extraordinary diva can sing anything and sing it well” (Rodney Milnes of Opera, the leading opera magazine in the world).
Since her Covent Garden debut in 1982 as Nedda in I Pagliacci opposite Jon Vickers, Piero Cappuccili and Thomas Allen and her 1983 triumphant debut at La Scala as Lucia di Lammermoor, Miricioiu has been heard in all major opera houses of the world. She has worked with some of the most prestigious conductors and directors in leading roles, including Tosca with Jose Carreras, Jose Cura and Neil Schicoff, Mimi in La Boheme with Placido Domingo, Violetta in La Traviata with Franco Bonisolli, Roberto Alagna, Renato Bruson, Alfredo Kraus, among many leading artists of the day.
For her Meralco concert, she will sing songs by Respighi and Chausson, arias by Puccini, Bellini, Rossini and Verdi.
Tickets to “Nelly Miricioiu: Live in Manila” are available at Ticketworld (891-9999) or the Culture Arts Events Organizers at 997-9483 and 782-7164 or 0920-954-0053. Senior and student discounts will be honored.