The National Opera and the “Together for the Child” Association present for the first time in Greece the great opera star Sonia Yonceva, who will give a unique recital at the Stavros Niarchos Hall, with excerpts from Giacomo Puccini’s operas. The recital is held on the occasion of the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the Association “Together for the Child”, which works for the well-being of children, young people and families facing poverty, disability, abuse and illness.
The vocalist Sonia Yoncheva has been recognized as one of the most acclaimed and fascinating performers of her generation. After studying piano and vocals in her hometown, Plovdiv, alongside Nelly Koicheva, earned her master’s degree in Geneva, studying with Daniel Borst. Sonia is a graduate of William Christie’s Le Jardin des Voix academy.
Highlights of her career include Tosca and Othello’s new productions at the New York Metropolitan Opera, where she also played the title role in Louisa Miller, Traviata and Yolanda, as well as Mimi in Bohemia and Giola. She also played the title role in the operas Norma (new production) and Traviata, Margarita in Faust, Antonia in Hoffmann Tales, Mikaela in Carmen, Mimi and Musette in Bohem on the stage of Covent Garden of Vasilik. . He starred in Pirate (new direction) and Bohem (Mimi) at La Scala in Milan, at the Crown of Poppaia (new production) at the Salzburg Film Festival, in new productions of Medea and Traviata at the Berlin State Opera, and by Don Carlos of Bohemia and Yolanda at the Paris Opera, where he also appeared in Traviata and Lucia di Lammermour.
He recently sang Tosca at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich and at the Berlin State Opera, Violetta (Traviata) at the Florence May Music Festival, Medea at the Berlin State Opera and Mimi (Boehm) in Boehne (Boehm). He has also sung Pirates at the Real Theater in Madrid, Othello in Baden-Baden and Berlin, Yolanda and Othello at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He also participated in the opening gala of the 2020/21 artistic season at La Scala in Milan, in a Christmas concert under the President of the Federal Republic of Germany which was broadcast on German television at the Rolex Eternal Music Gala in Berlin, as well as the 2020 Paris Concert in gala and solo concerts in Salzburg, Madrid, Monte Carlo, Budapest, Mexico City, Verona and Antwerp.
Sonia Yoncheva records exclusively with Sony Classical, while she is Rolex global ambassador.
Association “Together for the Child”
“Together for the Child” is an Association of non-profit associations and institutions that have been working since 1996 for the welfare of children, young people and families facing poverty, disability, abuse and illness. The Association “Together for the Child” and its members offer services to more than 30,000 children in Greece annually.
Aiming to help children, young people and families directly and effectively, the Association “Together for the Child” operates as a nationwide network of harmonious coexistence and cooperation between child protection organizations. It collaborates with more than 200 organizations across the country and puts into practice its philosophy, which is summed up in the saying “Power in unity”.
In 2016 she was honored with the Silver Medal of the Academy of Athens for her social contribution, while in 2019 she received a BRAVO award for activating thousands of citizens in the framework of her action “Equal opportunities for children: Actions for Health and Education in remote areas Of Greece “. More information at www.mazigiatopaidi.gr
Ticket prices: € 15, € 25, € 30, € 55, € 70, € 90, € 100, € 140 • Student, children: € 15 • Limited visibility: € 10 | Pre-sale: ELS Funds (2130885700, daily 09.00-21.00), ticketservices.gr
It is noted that the ELS rooms at the SNFCC operate, based on Government Gazette 4674 / Β ́ / 08-10-2021, as pure spaces for vaccinated and sick, at 100% of their capacity (spectators must show a valid certificate). Children up to 11 years old will submit a self-test statement in the last 24 hours. For children from 12 to 17 years old, the presentation of a vaccination certificate or illness is valid.
Major Donor ELS Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Proceeds from the recital will be donated to the “Together for the Child” Association
Major Sponsor Rolex
Sponsor Pavlos & Alexandra Kanellopoulou Foundation
Ferreti Group & Okeanis Supporters
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