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TEATRO VERDI DI TRIESTE – ROBERTO DEVEREUX (8^th May 2008) Nelly Miricioiu was very moving in the role of Elizabetta……..from the very beginning it was beyond doubt that her artistic interpretation in the role was out of the ordinary and included an excellent technique. “La Miricioiu” a suggestive actress who carries the specific qualities that are identifiable with a dramatic soprano with agilities, exactly what is needed in this role, and for which Donizetti wrote a very difficult score for the voice. Il Gazzettino – A Moving Elizabetta – A Great Nelly Miricioiu – 10^th 2008 – Dejan Bozovic (Translation from Italian ) ******************************************************************************* ………..the Elizabetta of Miricioiu was very well liked. The not so young singer has a technique that allows her to leave everyone behind overtaking the most experienced with her presence onstage. She measures her breathing and volume control as only a bel cantist knows how. In the last aria “quell cangue versa to” she can sing dramatic together with a virtuosity without economising the energy but with great precision of phrasing that resulted in a deserved acclamation from the public. Vita Nuova – Arti e Spettacoli – 16^th May 2008 - Marzio Serbo (Translation from Italian ) ****************************************************************************** Nelly Miricioiu brought in the depth of all her knowledge in the preparation of this role….….praised also in London she sang the role with abandonment and a vivid polish in this tormented bel canto score with a presentation which grew to an exciting crescendo as she reached the dramatic sequence of “Vivi ingrato” coming to a burning conclusion with this aria, and always even in the role which was presented with dignity, incisiveness and vision. Messaggero Veneto – Nelly Miricioiu – 10^th May 2008 - Danilo Soli (Translation from Italian ) ****************************************************************************** For this type of opera strictly connected to a certain epoch, uniquely of the bel canto style, it is impossible to perform without a triumphant voice. This was found by the public in the performance of Nelly Miricioiu. The Romanian soprano showed charisma, an imperious presence which was admirable in the way she paced herself through the vocal score which she did with a compelling style. Il Piccolo - Claudio Gherbitz – 10^th May 2008 (Translation from Italian ) **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** COG at QUEEN ELLIZABETH HALL LONDON - MACBETH "In the dominant role of Lady Macbeth , Romanian soprano Nelly Miricioiu was not going to allow a concert performance to impede some full-blooded acting as she wandered through the violins in sequined chiffon, reading Macbeth’s letter. Verdi envisaged the role as requiring a singing actress of extraordinary character and Miricioiu, a prima donna to her fingertips, fits the bill. The voice is technically accomplished, dark-toned and with a dramatic edge. She has a playful quality too, notably in the banqueting scene, where Lady Macbeth feverishly exhorts the guests to raise their glasses." Sunday Express  (APRIL 6^th 2008) : - Clare Colvin  ****************************************************************************** COG at QUEEN ELLIZABETH HALL LONDON - MACBETH "Best of all were Nelly Miricioiu, who as Lady Macbeth found dramatic meaning in every note she sang, giving a considerable performance…." The Independent on Sunday  (APRIL 6^th 2008) : - George Hall  **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** NEW YORK CITY OPERA - AGRIPPINA "Nelly Miricioiu, a Romanian soprano making her house debut, sang the title role with an appealingly dark tone and imperious manner." New York Times  (OCT 16^th 2007) : - Allan Kozinn ***************************************************************************** NEW YORK CITY OPERA - AGRIPPINA "The performance, conducted rather dryly by Ransom Wilson, featured the company debut of the fifty five year old Romanian born, British-based soprano, Nelly Miricioiu, who replaced Ruth Ann Swensen…… Miricioiu isn’t usually associated with the Handel repertory, although she’s a bel canto specialist and Handel’s ornamentations offered her little trouble. Her voice still a dark shaded very expressive soprano…… …………the savage, exploitative Agrippina came over loud and clear." New York Post  (OCT 16^th 2007) : - Clive Barnes  ***************************************************************************** NEW YORK CITY OPERA -AGRIPPINA "I first heard soprano Miricioiu in her Met debut as Mimi in “La Boheme” in Oct 28 1989….her voice retains its luster, as well as flexibility for the coloratura demanded by the part of Agrippina…. Miricioiu’s pistol-toting Agrippina manipulated son and spouse, pushed Poppea around, figuratively and literally, and delivered a grand “Pensieri voi mi tormenta”, meditating on her efforts on her sons behalf and a joyous “Ogni vento” dancing a little victory dance, as attaining her goal for him seemed within reach." Qonstage (OCT 16^th 2007) : - Bruce-Michael Gelbert **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** AMSTERDAM CONCERTGEBOUW –ADRIANA LECOUVREUR Amsterdam -7th October 2006) "The standing ovations had already begun in the first act for the brilliant Adriana sung by the superb Romanian soprano Nelly Miricioiu who touched our hearts in a powerful finale." il GIORNALE  (OCT 2006-Translation): - Aridea Fezzi Price  ********************************************* ****************************** AMSTERDAM CONCERTGEBOUW –ADRIANA LECOUVREUR Amsterdam -7th October 2006) "Nelly Miricioiu dominated beautifully the part of Adriana showing a great intensity and particularly moving in the last act." CULTURA & SPETTACOLI EMILLIA-ROMAGNA  (OCT 2006-Translation): - Allessandro Emiliani GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU - TOSCA (Barcelona -12th November 2003) "The homogenity of the vocal team is generally owed to the great soprano Nelly Miricioiu,  who won the Vinas prize thirty years ago, she is in excellent shape, with a powerful voice enough to dominate the orchestra, a vibrant and harmonious "Vissi d'arte" with a fullness to express the private world of Tosca and the growing intensity of her desperation as an artist in a bad world. She was excellent in the duets with great emotion and solidly well intergrated. " LA VANGUARDIA  (NOV 2003-Translation): - Roger Alier          Hear RealAudio samples of Nelly singing vissi d'arte from TOSCA         Miricioiu, Lamberti, Carroli - Naxos 8.660001-2 ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL - EMMA D'ANTIOCHIA (London -22 October 2003) "Mercadante saved himself for his leading lady, and Emma has some wonderful music from quite another world, a kind of butchy scored Bellini, which Nelly Miricioiu sang with a tremendous palette of colours, a delicate touch with the coloratura, and plenty of old-fashioned intensity as Emma bombed out" THE TIMES  (OCT 28th 2003): - Robert Thicknesse         Recording of Emma D'Antiochia due for release in Spring 2004 or  hear Nelly in another Mercadante role as Camilla.        This is from Orazi e Curiazi - in Opera Rara's collection. Visit Opera Rara for other exciting recordings. ......for more RealAudio samples visit Nelly's Discography At the Il Teatro Del' Opera Di Roma opening 2004 Season (Jan 23,25,27,29)          Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in the world premier of Respighi's 'Maria Vittoria' La Fiamma - Rome 1998 (Respighi)

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OPERA BASTILLE:- (27th Sept 2003) Opera Bastille (Sept 27th 2003) "There was one sensational and unexpected change of cast. It was announced that Sondra Radvanovsky was unwell and would act Helene while the role was sung from the side by........and the announcer gabbled the name so she could scuttle off before the groans started. But after a confident, fearless account of her first-act aria it did'nt take long to realize that the soprano was none other than our very own Nelly Miricioiu;  it is surely permissible to be possessive about an artist who lives, moves and has her being in the UK. She must know the role, and presumably only needed a score because she did'nt know it in French. Her most beautifully shaped account of 'Ami, le coeur d 'Helene' in the fourth act stopped the show and, visibly moved, she was given a huge, well deserved ovation at the curtain calls. This extraordinary diva can sing anything , and sing it well." OPERA (SEPT 2003 EDITION): - Rodney Milnes OPERA DE MARSEILLE:- (8th Oct 2002) Lucrezia (Nelly Miricioiu) Lucrezia (Nelly Miricioiu) and Gennaro (Bulent Bezduz) OPERA INTERNATIONAL(December 2002 issue-Translation)  In a city which is not at its first Lucrecia Borgia, a fact to be underlined (in 1968 with Montserrat Caballe and in 1992 with Christine Weidinger), the cast commands attention for its coherence. Who better than Nelly Miricioiu can today bring back the energy and elegance of language to Donizetti's heroine? Knowing perfectly the secrets of the Italian romantic repertory, the Romanian singer knows how to avoid its traps. With her it is the accuracy of tonality combined with the faultless dramatic temperament which seduces immediately. OPERA INTERNATIONAL  (DEC 2002): - Pierre Cadars ************************************ LE MONDE DE LA MUSIQUE(December 2002 issue -Translation) It could not be possible to produce such a piece without a principle performer being able to command the stage. Nelly Miricioiu has a long experience in the romantic bel canto repertoire. She owns the undeniable and infallible style of expressive singing. Le Monde De La Musique (Dec 2002): - Georges Gad ************************************ OPERA (April 2002 issue) Nelly Miricioiu and Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia are a potent mix, as was demonstrated at the OPERA DE MARSEILLE (October 8)..........one of the few sopranos today able to inpart dramatic potency to the bel canto idiom. L‘Opera (April 2003): - Joel Kasow ************************************ Nelly Miricioiu's latest recording:  (NOW AVAILABLE) TO ORDER CONTACT Opera Rara :Nelly Miricioiu - Roberto Devereux (ORC 24) Elizabeth 1 (Nelly Miricioiu) ...an excellent vehicle for Nelly Miricioiu, the Romanian cult diva, at this stage of her carear the belcanto line still beautifully sustained.  THE SUNDAY TIMES  (MAY 25 2003): - Hugh Canning  ************************************ ...Central to the success of this new set is the singing of the fine, characterful soprano Nelly Miricioiu as Elizabeth. With a voice far warmer than Sill's, yet just as flexible in coloratura, she gave a most moving account of the queen. THE GUARDIAN (May 9 2003):- Edward Greenfield ************************************ other Opera Rara recordings including: :Nelly Miricioiu - Bel Canto Portrait (ORR 217) Nelly Miricioiu ensures that each of the four dramatic scenes shall belong to its own individual character and not just a stereotype. She has become so well versed in the vocal writing of this period that its technical challenges can be met with the assurance of a true prima donna; it is as though she is aware of the inheritance from Pasta and Grisi in the 19th century, with a natural side-glance of acknowledgement to Callas and Caballe in this later age. Parasina's 'Sogno talor' is particularly well phrased, and she attacks Emma's cabaletta with elan and in the authentic grand manner. GRAMAPHONE  (SEPT 2001): - John Steane :Nelly Miricioiu - A Rossini Gala (ORR 211) OPERA-REVIEW - BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE (AUG 2000): - CHARLES OSBOURNE'S "PICK OF THE MONTH" "......Nelly Miricioiu is at her daunting best throughout" ******************* THE INDEPENDENT CLASSICAL RETAILER ORGANISATION TOP TEN FOR AUGUST 19 TO SEPT 18:: 8TH PLACE (SUNDAY TIMES 24/09/00) ".....the delicious Romanian soprano soars to the heights..."

Future projects including recordings, concerts, etc........... (Watch this space for more details)

In 2008-2009 Season: (See also Calendar) Concert broadcast with the Rumanian Radiodifuziune on 18th January 2008 Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of ’Adriana' in Cilea’s 'Adriana Lecouvreur'  At the Groningen Oosterpoort on the 20^th Feb 2008 Nelly Miricioiu will sing 'Operatic Arias by Verdi, Meyerbeer, Puccini' with the North Netherlands Orkest' At the Amsterdam Concertgebouw on the 23rd Feb 2008 Nelly Miricioiu will sing 'Operatic Arias by Verdi, Meyerbeer, Puccini' with the North Netherlands Orkest' Concert in London at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 29th March 2008 with COG Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of Lady Macbeth in Verdi’s 'Macbeth' At the Teatro Verdi Trieste between the 8^th – 20th May 2008  Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of Queen Elizabeth 1 in Donizetti’s 'Roberto Devereux' Recital at the North Norfolk Music Festival on 6th Sept 2008 with COG Nelly Miricioiu will sing ’Songs and Arias by Donizetti, Meyerbeer, Rodrigo, Liszt, Bretan' At the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Rotterdam, Groningen, Maastricht on the 23^rd, 27^th, 31^st Jan 2009 and 3^rd Feb 2009 Nelly Miricioiu will perform the Poulenc/Cocteau One Act Opera 'La Voix Humaine' with the Limburgh Orkest' Concert in London at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the 15^th Feb 2009 with COG Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Cilea’s 'Adriana Lecouvreur’ Between the 8th and 15th March 2009 Nelly Miricioiu will join the Jury in Athens for the "Maria Callas Grand Prix" for singers

Highlights from previous season, etc...........

In 2003-2007 Seasons: Concert at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw on 7th October 2006 Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of ’Adriana' in Cilea’s 'Adriana Lecouvreur'  On the 8th November 2006, a masterclass "Working with Nelly Miricioiu" at the Royal College of Music At the Opera de Rennes on 3rd,5th, 7th, 9th, 11th Feb 2007  Nelly Miricioiu will sing Abigaille the in Verdi’s 'Nabucco' Concert in London at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 18th Mar 2007 with COG Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Bellini’s 'Beatrici de Tenda' Recital in Eindhoven on the 14^th April 2007 Season Nelly Miricioiu will sing 'Songs and Arias' Between the 7th and 13th May 2007, a public masterclass "Working with Nelly Miricioiu" at the Athenaeum International Culture Centre' Between the 13th and 17th August 2007, Televised Public Masterclasses "Working with Nelly Miricioiu" at the Amsterdam Gratchten Festival At the New York City Opera on the 14th, 16th, 18^th, 20^th 24^th, Oct & 2^nd Nov 2007  Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Handel’s 'Agrippina' Concert at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw on 22nd January 2005 Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of 'Helene' in Verdi's 'Jerusalem'  At the Netherlands  Opera on the 16th, March 2005  Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Bellini's 'Norma' Between the 4th and 10th July 2005, a public class "Working with Nelly Miricioiu" at the London Master Classes (www.londonmasterclasses.com) At the Gran Teatre Del Liceu, Barcelona on 25th,29th Nov and 3rd  Dec 2005  Nelly Miricioiu will sang the title role in Rossini's  'Semiramide' At the Il Teatro Del' Opera Di Roma opening 2004 Season (Jan 23,25,27,29)   Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in the world premier of Respighi's 'Maria Vittoria' Concert in London at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 27th Feb 2004 with COG Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Rossini's 'Ermione' On the 18th June 2004 at the Gala de la Fondation Princesse Margarita de Roumanie en Suisse "Nelly Miricioiu will perform as Guest Artist" in Geneve At the Opera Holland Park on 8th, 11th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd and 25th June 2004  Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Bellini's 'Norma' At the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on the 13th and 17th July 2004 Season  Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Puccini's 'Tosca' Between the 17th and 26th Sept 2004 Nelly Miricioiu will join the Jury in s'Hertogenbosch for the "Dutch International Vocal Competition (IVC)" At the Metropolitan Opera, New York on the 29th November and 3rd December 2004  Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of 'Elena'  in Verdi's 'I Vespri Siciliani ' Between the 1st and 8th March 2003 Nelly Miricioiu will join the Jury in Athens for the "Maria Callas Grand Prix" for singers Concert at the Oper Frankfurt on 25th and 27th April 2003 Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of 'Helene' in Verdi's 'Jerusalem'   At the Oper Frankfurt on 2nd May 2003 Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Puccini's 'Tosca'  Concerts in Lisbon on 8th and 10th May 2003 Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of "Fiordiligi' in Mozarts 'Cosi Fan Tutte' Concert in London at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 18th May 2003 with COG Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of 'Lucrezia' in Donizetti's 'Lucrezia Borgia' Release in May 2003 of Opera Rara CD of Donizetti's 'Roberto Devereux'  Live Recording of Concert at the ROH Covent Garden 8th -10th July 2002 with Nelly Miricioiu singing 'Elizabeth 1'  At the Norwegian Opera on 19th and 20th June 2003  Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Puccini's 'Tosca' At the Opera Bastille on 27th June 2003  Nelly Miricioiu sang the role of 'Helene'  in Verdi's ' Les Vespri Siciennes' Concert at the ROH, Covent Garden on the  8th -10th July 2003 with Nelly Miricioiu singing 'Elizabeth 1'  in Donizetti's 'Roberto Devereux'  Between the 7th and 14th Sept 2003, a public class "Working with Nelly Miricioiu" at the London Master Classes (www.londonmasterclasses.com) VARA Concert at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw on 27th Sept 2003  Nelly Miricioiu will sing the role of 'Imogen' in Bellini's 'Il Pirata'  Opera Rara Concert at the Royal Festival Hall on 22nd October 2003 Nelly Miricioiu will sing the title role in Mercadante's 'Emma d'Antiochia'  At the Gran Teatre Del Liceu, Barcelona on 12th, 15th,17th, 19th, 23rd Nov 2003  Nelly Miricioiu sang the title role in Puccini's ' Tosca' Concerts in Maastrict on 19th and 20th December 2003 Nelly Miricioiu will sing 'Operatic Arias' by Catalani, Puccini, Verdi, Gounod and Meyerbeer

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