Prima donna

Description

Considered one of the few authentic contralto voices of our time, singer Nathalie Stutzmann also dedicates part of her career to conducting, which she studied with two exceptional masters: Jorma Panula (who notably trained Sir Simon Rattle) and Seiji Ozawa. With the creation of the Orfeo 55 ensemble in 2009, Nathalie Stutzmann realizes a lifelong dream: to have her own chamber orchestra. Dedicated to Antonio Vivaldi, Prima Donna is Nathalie Stutzmann's first album as a singer and conductor. At a time when the public acclaimed castratos, the nonconformist Vivaldi preferred the fascinating timbre of female contraltos, giving them a place of honor in his operas. With Prima Donna, Nathalie Stutzmann brilliantly illustrates this historical originality by bringing together the most beautiful arias, famous or unpublished, that Vivaldi composed for these beloved singers. Nathalie Stutzmann conducts Orfeo 55 with the musical rigor, expressive freedom, and emotional intensity that establish her reputation as a singer and conductor. An album that reflects its interpreter: STRIKING!