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Exceptional Vocal Talents Honoured
– Gala de la Voix at the École Normale de Musique de Paris

Alongside the prize winners, other artists left a lasting impression through the quality of their performances. Singers such as baritone Andrei Zhadov and soprano Risa Ichikawa shone on stage, even though they did not receive awards this year. The Gala de la Voix was a vibrant gathering of emerging talents, showcasing the diversity of their artistry and the richness of today’s operatic scene.

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The Japanese soprano Risa Ichikawa demonstrated remarkable musical line and made a charming duo with the Chinese tenor, both in Bernstein’s delightful hymn and in the romantic duet between Danilo and Hanna.
For a while, the concert seemed to revolve around the young singer, featuring these two duets, followed by a brilliant rendition of Oscar’s aria from Un ballo in maschera—with rather conventional acting but striking trills—and a gracefully articulated Parisian melody by Poulenc. Her partner also impressed with his sustained phrasing in Sou-Chong’s Lied, performed with passionate intensity.

It is unfortunate that neither of these two talented singers received a prize.

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