INTERNATIONAL CONCERTS, a not-for-profit company, in cooperation with CENTER FOR INTERFAITH DIALOGUE TEMPLE EMANU-EL presents CROSS-CULTURAL CRESCENDO, a Gala Fundraiser Sunday, February 2, 5:30 pm, at the LEON LOWENSTEIN AUDITORIUM, 10 East 66 Street, followed by reception.
The concert will help support International Concerts’ programs of serving diverse cultures and assisting emerging artists. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Center for Interfaith Dialogue’s outreach.
CROSS-CULTURAL CRESCENDO features famous opera stars from the United States and Georgia singing favorite selections of Verdi, Puccini, and other great composers. It will also feature exciting traditional dance, song and culture of GEORGIA.
ARTISTS: MICHELE BRADLEY Soprano, VIKTOR ANTIPENKO Tenor, SALOME JICIA Soprano, GIORGI LOMiSELI Baritone, Cantor MO GLAZMAN Tenor, ZEKARI CHORUS of DANCING CRANE CO,. And, PESVEBI Children’s Georgian Song and Dance.
MICHELE BRADLEY, Soprano, Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera. Chicago Lyric Opera – “ Bradley’s voice is extraordinary, a rich, creamy soprano, evenly and seemingly effortlessly produced across her range. Her resplendent singing enlivened every moment” -- Lawrence Johnson, Chicago Classical Review on Bradley’s Tosca at Chicago Lyric Opera
VIKTOR ANTIPENKO, acclaimed Russian-American Tenor, is famous for his effortless, expansive sound, excellent technique, and commanding stage presence. “a clear and intelligent presence, an excellent actor, a very beautiful and very powerful voice in all registers of extremely easy and brilliant sound. " -- Andrè Junement, Publics de l'Opera de Rouen.
SALOME JICIA, Soprano, is a leading star of Tbilisi Opera, Covent Garden, Theatre de la Monnaie, etc. Salome was Musical America’s Artist of the Month that highlighted her as a prominent new star of the opera world. Opera America described her voice as having "A bright, agile, and crystalline quality... navigates coloratura with ease and brilliance."
GIORGI LOMISELI, Baritone, won the coveted Opera Crown Competition and Lado Ataneli International Competitions. He performs leading roles with Tbilisi Opera, opera houses in Germany and is presently appearing in Wexford, Ireland.
Cantor MO GLAZMAN, Tenor of Temple Emanu-el, has a wide repertory of opera and Jewish Cantorial Music. His beautiful voice can be heard gracing services at Temple Emanuel. He brings a taste of Jewish culture to this program.
ZEKARI CHORUS of DANCING CRANE CO,. an ensemble of beautiful Georgian singers performing traditional music of Georgia.
The exuberant PESVEBI Children’s Georgian Song and Dance ensemble that is sure to bring added sparkle to the evening with their delightful folk songs and Sukhishvili - Style dancing.
