Maija Kovalevska
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Maija Kovalevska is a Latvian soprano
opera singer.
Kovalevska rose to international prominence in 2006 after winning the Operalia, The World Opera Competition
, judged by Plácido Domingo
. She made her Metropolitan Opera
debut in 2006, starring first as Mimi in Puccini's La Bohéme under the direction of Domingo, and later as Euridice in Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice.
In 2011 she starred as Michaela in the Royal Opera House
's 3D film production of Bizet's "Carmen."
She is a student of Italian soprano Mirella Freni
.
Soprano
A soprano is a voice type with a vocal range from approximately middle C to "high A" in choral music, or to "soprano C" or higher in operatic music. In four-part chorale style harmony, the soprano takes the highest part, which usually encompasses the melody...
opera singer.
Kovalevska rose to international prominence in 2006 after winning the Operalia, The World Opera Competition
Operalia, The World Opera Competition
Operalia, The World Opera Competition is an annual international competition for young opera singers. Founded in 1993 by renowned tenor Plácido Domingo, the competition has helped launch the careers of several important artists, such as Brian Asawa, José Cura, Joyce DiDonato, Elizabeth Futral, Inva...
, judged by Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo KBE , born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range...
. She made her Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera is an opera company, located in New York City. Originally founded in 1880, the company gave its first performance on October 22, 1883. The company is operated by the non-profit Metropolitan Opera Association, with Peter Gelb as general manager...
debut in 2006, starring first as Mimi in Puccini's La Bohéme under the direction of Domingo, and later as Euridice in Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice.
In 2011 she starred as Michaela in the Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House is an opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London. The large building is often referred to as simply "Covent Garden", after a previous use of the site of the opera house's original construction in 1732. It is the home of The Royal Opera, The...
's 3D film production of Bizet's "Carmen."
She is a student of Italian soprano Mirella Freni
Mirella Freni
Mirella Freni, birth name Mirella Fregni, is an Italian opera soprano whose repertoire includes Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and Tchaikovsky...
.