Every once and a while I just need to listen to some good opera!
Below is a performance by the rebel with a cello Stjepan Hauser and the talented Aida Garifullina.
Enjoy!!
Video from HAUSER
HAUSER and Aida Garifullina - Habanera (Carmen) LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall
"HAUSER and Aida Garifullina performing Habanera from Carmen by Georges Bizet at the Classic Gala Concert LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall, London, May 2024
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Robert Ziegler, conductor' from the video introduction
Stjepan Hauser
"Since that fateful moment when he decided to create a new, musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical, pop and rock music, HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world and, defying the conventions of the established music business. His iconic rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” the vehicle that launched him as an internet sensation and established him as the founding member of the duo 2Cellos, has not only captured the hearts and minds of millions but, more importantly, has cemented HAUSER as one of the world’s most important twenty-first century instrumentalists.' from his website: hauserofficial.com
Aida Garifullina
"Aida Garifullina is a celebrated artist in the midst of an internationally acclaimed career. She is a regular guest artist of the world’s leading opera houses and concert venues, including the Royal Opera House (London), La Scala (Milan), the Metropolitan Opera (New York), Paris National Opera, Arena di Verona (Italy) and Salzburg Festival.
“Aida is one of the most exciting opera divas of today and tomorrow.” – Placido Domingo
Born in 1987 in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Aida Garifullina was surrounded by music from an early age. Her first lessons in music came from her choirmaster and pianist mother who encouraged in her a love and devotion to singing. The work with her mother led her to further her musical development from early childhood and, later, inspiring a passion to pursue a career in opera. She made her performance debut at just five years old, as the youngest participant in one of Moscow’s most popular televised singing competition, and the stage has been her home ever since..." from her website: onlyaida.com
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