Developing my TangOpera project has been a slow process - I first launched it at the Southbank Centre in 2013. But I am delighted to announce that it has now reached 'maturity': I have been in Buenos Aires over November and December turning it into my first album.
The recording features tenor, Leonardo Pastore (pictured above), soprano, Jaquelina Livieri and mezzo-soprano, Florencia Machado - all leading figures on Argentina's operatic stages - alongside soloists from the Buenos Aires Philharmonic and other special guests.
The album is due for release in mid-2020 - watch this space!
For a while I've been researching repertoire by women Latin composers and tracking down scores, and I'm now proud to present a new programme for 2019 in collaboration with the Spanish soprano, Lorena Paz Nieto: 'Mujeres ¡Presentes!: the Secret Songs of Women Latina Composers'. We will be launching the programme at the October Gallery on 15th Nov as part of Echoes Festival. Tickets & more info at: https://www.echoesfestival.co.uk/15nov19
Updated: Oct 19, 2020
Delighted to have collaborated with Spanish classical guitarist Isabel Martínez on the translation of the liner notes for her new album, Noche andaluza! Out this October on the Brisé label. Visit https://www.isabelmartinezguitar.com/ for more info.
