The LIVE OPERATIC PERFORMANCE, a special version of Puccini's TOSCA set in contemporary Odesa during the war.
TOSCA was staged, combining theatre and opera, with the most beautiful arias of Tosca, in all their unforgettable melodic vein conceived by Puccini, including the immortal arias "Recondita Armonia", "Vissi d'Arte”, “E Lucevan le Stelle” and great moments of Scarpia.
The performance is directed and adapted by the director Samuel Mac Fadden.
Tosca will be performed by Nadia Sychuk, a soloist of Odesa Opera Theatre and a Laureate of the 1st prize of the international vocal competition in Vorzel, a laureate of the international festival "Crimean Autumn", laureate of the international competition of opera singers Salome Krushelnytska. Winner of the special prize of the international vocal competition in Romanian Galati. She graduated from the vocal faculty of the Odesa State Music Academy.
Sasha Syzonenko is a dynamic actress with a background in theatre and film, she brings her talent and passion to the stage and screen. Sasha's extensive training includes education at Kyiv National Theatr, Film, and Television University. As an actress, Sasha has graced the stages of renowned theatres and brought her skills to various television series. Her versatility and dedication shine through in each role she takes on.
Mario Cavaradossi will be performed by the Soloist of State Odesa Opera Theatre Vladislav Gorai. Vladislav is also a soloist of State Odesa Philharmonic Society. Vladislav studied in the State Odesa Conservatory of Music. He is a Laureate of Khmelnitsky National Competition of ChamberMusic. He is also a Laureate of Karlovy-Vary (Czech) International Competition for Singers. In 2013 he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine
Simon studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the National Opera Studio. He has sung at the Sydney Opera House, The Royal Opera in London and in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain. He also works at ENO, WNO, Opera North, Scottish Opera and many other quality, smaller opera companies. As a Heldenbaritone his operatic repertoire includes Puccini, Verdi and Wagner. Future plans include Wotan (Die Walküre) at St John’s Smith Square with the London Opera Company and the Major Domo (Andrea Chénier) for the Royal Opera.
With a PhD in the History of Art and a magna cum laude degree in Literature from La Sapienza University of Rome, Smuel Mac Fadden has made a name for himself in the international film industry, winning awards at festivals worldwide. His passion for storytelling has taken him from directing short films to collaborating with prestigious institutions like Arizona State University and the British Institute. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Mac Fadden is a true multi-talented artist, and we are thrilled to have him at the helm of our production. Get ready for an unforgettable experience brought to life by his unique vision and creativity.
Virtuoso pianist, composer for film and the concert stage, arranger and lecturer, Pavel Timofeyevsky has received numerous prizes and accolades, including the BBC/Guardian Young Composer of the Year award. Pavel has performed in major concert venues and made television and radio appearances all over the world.