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Experience an evening of vocal brilliance at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 as acclaimed soprano Sondra Radvanovsky joins forces with pianist Vincenzo Scalera for an intimate recital at The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi. Celebrated for her commanding stage presence and richly expressive voice, Radvanovsky presents a compelling programme that moves between arias and songs by masters such as Vincenzo Bellini, Giuseppe Verdi, and Giacomo Puccini, highlighting her deep connection to the Italian bel canto and verismo traditions. The recital also reveals her remarkable versatility with selections by Sergei Rachmaninoff, the iconic Letter Scene from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, and songs by Richard Strauss. Accompanied by Scalera’s refined artistry, this performance promises a rich and emotionally resonant exploration of some of classical music’s most powerful vocal works.
