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Irène KUDELA – « Discovering the Vocal Coach Class » Date Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 12:30 PM Venue SALLE CORTOT 78 rue Cardinet75017 Paris For information and reservations Free admissiom https://sallecortot.com/event/irene-kudela-a-la-decouverte-de-la-classe-de-chef-de-chant

On Friday, February 6, 2026,I gave a voice and piano duo concertwith pianist Aiko Uekiat the Église luthérienne de l’Ascension in Paris’s 17th arrondissement. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us that evening. The program opened with a song by Pauline Viardot and continued with works byMassenet, Schumann, Weber, Schubert, Handel, Bellini, and Puccini,as well as selections from the musical theatre repertoire,offering a wide-ranging journey through different periods, languages, and styles. The first half focused on French and German opera arias and art songs.The second half unfolded from Baroque mus...

This summer, I spent about a month in the United States and Canada. In the U.S., I stayed in New York for about three weeks. It was my first time returning to the city in about seven years, since I had previously spent three months there as a university student studying dance. My last stay had been in the middle of winter, and I still vividly remember the severe cold and heavy snowstorms. This time, however, I experienced New York in the height of summer. The days were long, the city was filled with people enjoying their vacations, and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The climate was also pleasant and comfortable, which m...

Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce the launch of my official website. My name is Risa Ichikawa, a japanese soprano based in Paris and Japan, performing mainly opera and classical repertoire. On this website, I will be posting updates on my performances and news about my activities. I would be delighted if you would take a look and share your thoughts. Thank you, as always, for your warm support.