World-class soloists take the stage as Opera på Skäret in Sweden presents Vincenzo Bellini's Norma this summer in the former sawmill
This summer, soloists from a total of nine different countries will grace the stage at Opera på Skäret, all facing a challenging task ahead. Norma, an opera rooted in the Italian bel canto tradition, is a work that demands both lyrical finesse and dramatic power.
"We are incredibly proud to welcome these first-class opera singers to Skäret this summer. We are also grateful that so many opera singers from around the world audition for us every year. It allows Opera på Skäret to create opera art at a very high level", says Alexander Niclasson, artistic director at Opera på Skäret and also the stage director of the production of Norma.
One of this year's soloists is soprano Alina Tkachuk from Ukraine, who last year was very successful in the role of Gilda in Rigoletto. This year, she will be singing the lead role of Norma. The role of Norma is shared between Alina and Serbian soprano Sonja Šarić. Pollione is portrayed by tenor Vitaliy Kovalchuk, also from Ukraine, and Thai tenor Nutthaporn Thammathi. The role of Adalgisa is sung by German mezzo-soprano Anna Werle and Colombian Andrea Niño. The Finnish bass Petri Lindroos sings the role of Oroveso, as does American bass-baritone Tyler Putnam, whom many will recognize from last year when he took on the roles of Sparafucile and the Count of Monterone in Rigoletto last year. Last but not least, Swedish Mathilda Bryngelsson sings the role of Clotilde.
For those who already now would like to see and hear Alina Tkachuk and Vitaliy Kovalchuk perform arias from Norma, please click here:
Video: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ei0e51z1jk9c6no3nclha/h?rlkey=6gn7wvgq9jj00wy0n9ugw4uri&dl=0
Audio: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/n5l92fbiuk6r7iuvjp44i/h?rlkey=hasdgn4pp2r10vslomczehq5f&dl=0
As previously mentioned, Swedish Alexander Niclasson is the stage director. German conductor Michael Balke leads the orchestra of Opera på Skäret. Sven Östberg from Sweden is responsible for the set design, along with Tina Akkaya, also from Sweden, for costumes. Stephanie Metzner from Switzerland handles the makeup and wig design, and Swedish Maria Ros is responsible for the lighting design.
Norma has two casts, each premiering on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28. Performances will thereafter take place on August 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 24, and 25.
The opera is sung in the original language Italian and subtitled in Swedish. For more information and tickets, visit www.operapaskaret.se.
For more information, contact:
Sten Niclasson, CEO and Founder, phone: +46 70 664 49 47, email: sten@operapaskaret.se
Alexander Niclasson, Artistic Leader and Stage Director, phone: +46 73 516 61 23, email: alexander@operapaskaret.se
Katarina Jansson, Communications Manager, phone: +46 701 82 77 98, email: katarina@operapaskaret.se
Opera på Skäret is run by Kulturcentrum Ljusnarsberg, a non-profit foundation whose goal is to create an international opera house at Skäret and contribute to the development of the municipality's and region's cultural life. Opera på Skäret collaborates with Ljusnarsberg municipality, the Regional Association, the County Music Organization, the County Theater, the Örebro School of Music, and the Bergslagen Savings Bank Foundation. The project is also supported by private sponsors such as The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation. www.operapaskaret.se
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