International Concerts Presents

RUSSIA DAY CONCERT

Carnegie Hall
Thursday, June 12, 2008, 7pm

Starring Vladimir Galouzine, Tenor, Metropolitan Opera, Mariinsky Theatre, Covent Garden and Elena Obraztsova, Mezzo-Soprano, Metropolitan Opera, Mariinsky Theatre, Covent Garden, La Scala (45th Anniversary Special Guest Appearance)

Principal Underwriter: Third Millennium Russia Fund, Chairman, John T. Connor.

Vladimir Galouzine, Tenor

Vladimir Galouzine is currently performing the title role of "The Gambler" at the Metropolitan Opera to critical acclaim. Anthony Tomassini, critic for the New York Times wrote, "Vladimir Galouzine brings his Otello-size voice to the daunting role of Alexei, singing with clarion power and rich colorings."

In Fall of 2007, President Vladimir Putin designated Galouzine as The People's Artist, Russia's highest artistic award. Galouzine has interpreted most leading tenor roles of the Russian and Italian repertoire.

Elena Obraztsova, Mezzo-Soprano

Elena Obraztsova is one of opera's all-time greatest stars. She appears in this concert in celebration of her forty fifth anniversary on stage. This legendary artist has performed on the most celebrated opera stages of the world: the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theatres, La Scala, El Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, the Grand Opera, Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera, and the San Francisco Opera; with many of the worlds most famous singers.

She has received all of the highest awards of the USSR and Russia, and is also a recipient of Russia's Gold Medal as The People's Artist. She is the Founder/Director of the prestigious Elena Obraztsova Vocal Competition and is also Artistic Director of the Maly Theatre in St. Petersburg.

Date/Time

Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 700 PM

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