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Puccini: Heroines

Sondra Radvanovsky (soprano), Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, Enrique Mazzola

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Characterisations are often vivid. 'Vissi d'arte' blends anguish with just the right hint of self-dramatisation. Minnie's 'Laggiù nel Soledad,' nostalgic yet rapturous, suggests a fine interpretation...

Puccini: Heroines

Sondra Radvanovsky (soprano), Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, Enrique Mazzola

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Characterisations are often vivid. 'Vissi d'arte' blends anguish with just the right hint of self-dramatisation. Minnie's 'Laggiù nel Soledad,' nostalgic yet rapturous, suggests a fine interpretation...

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Sondra Radvanovsky, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Enrique Mazzola present Puccini: Heroines, a live recording of an all-Puccini program performed in February 2025. Radvanovsky’s extraordinary voice brings vivid individuality to each heroine, from the tender lyricism of Anna and Mimi to the dramatic intensity of Tosca and Turandot, including roles not previously in her stage repertoire. With Mazzola and the Lyric Opera Orchestra, she captures Puccini’s genius for combining concise, emotionally charged arias with profound character insight. From the grace of Le Villi to the passion of Manon Lescaut, the intimacy of La Bohème, and the virtuosic drama of Turandot, Radvanovsky’s artistry illuminates every phrase. Encores include Musetta (La Bohème) and Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), highlighting both theatrical flair and heartfelt nuance. Sondra Radvanovsky and Lyric Opera of Chicago previously appeared on PENTATONE with The Three Queens (2022), while Enrique Mazzola conducted the 2019 PENTATONE release of Verdi and Donizetti with Michael Fabiano.

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  • International Opera Awards
    2026
    Shortlisted - Solo Recital Recording

May 2026

Characterisations are often vivid. 'Vissi d'arte' blends anguish with just the right hint of self-dramatisation. Minnie's 'Laggiù nel Soledad,' nostalgic yet rapturous, suggests a fine interpretation in the making.
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