Concert: Ester Pavlů & Robert Pechanec
October 25, 2024, 6:00 PM
Czech mezzo-soprano Ester Pavlů and Slovak pianist Róbert Pechanec present a captivating program featuring Dvořák's Love Songs and Gypsy Songs, alongside M.S. Trnavský's evocative compositions at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage on October 25, at 6 pm. Their repertoire includes selections from Berlioz's Les nuits d'été, arias from Bizet's Carmen, and a powerful Verdi aria, promising a rich tapestry of vocal expertise and compelling musical storytelling.
Event Details:
Date/Time: October 25, 2024, at 6 pm
Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Tickets:
https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/2024/october/harmonies-of-heritage/
Event Details:
Date/Time: October 25, 2024, at 6 pm
Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Tickets:
https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/2024/october/harmonies-of-heritage/
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Tentative Program
Antonín Dvořák - Love Songs, selection
Antonín Dvořák - Gypsy songs, selection
M.S. Trnavský - two songs
Hector Berlioz - Les nuits d’été (Summer Nights)
Georges Bizet - Carmen, 2 arias
Giuseppe Verdi - one aria
About the Artists:
Ester Pavlů, a Czech mezzo-soprano, has emerged as a prominent figure in opera, garnering acclaim both domestically and internationally. Notably, she has graced stages such as the National Theater Opera and the State Opera in Prague, making impactful debuts in roles ranging from Donna Elvira to Carmen. Pavlů, a graduate of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, continues to captivate audiences worldwide, collaborating with renowned conductors and achieving critical success with her recordings, including an award-winning performance in the opera What Men Live By. For more information about Pavlů, please visit:
Róbert Pechanec studied piano at the Conservatory in Žilina and the Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Bratislava, Slovakia. Since 1990, he has focused on collaborating with vocal artists. In 2004, 2005 and 2017, he received best piano accompaniment at the Antonín Dvořák International Singing Competition in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. In 2008, 2021 and 2023, he garnered the same acknowledgement at the International Voice Competition of M. Schneider-Trnavský. Pechanec collaborates regularly with renowned singers, including Slovak soprano Adriana Kučerová and tenor Pavol Breslik, performing in prestigious venues across Europe. Additionally, he is professor at the Bratislava Academy of Performing Arts. He has a discography that features recordings with several notable artists.
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