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😂 God didn't offer Pastor Lorren Zakiya an easy way out. If she was going to follow her faithful calling while also acknowledging her womanhood, she was going to have to start asking some questions!

Watch the whole ✨Modern Muses✨ episode now on YouTube/Spotify (link in bio)!

#modernmuses #god #faith #question #inspirtional #womenwholead #podcast #motivational

😂 God didn't offer Pastor Lorren Zakiya an easy way out. If she was going to follow her faithful calling while also acknowledging her womanhood, she was going to have to start asking some questions!

Watch the whole ✨Modern Muses✨ episode now on YouTube/Spotify (link in bio)!

#modernmuses #god #faith #question #inspirtional #womenwholead #podcast #motivational

✨NEW EPISODE!!✨

What a privilege to receive the powerful words of P. Pastor Lorren Zakiya! She is absolutely hilarious and undeniably magical. I was in total awe of her journey as a young woman blossoming into her sensuality, accepting a higher calling, and finding her own voice in pastoring.

Check out the entire conversation on the Modern Muses Podcast, live now on YouTube and Spotify! (Link in Bio!)

#modernmuses #faithful #sensual #god #questioning #podcast #femaleempowerment #wisdom #inspiration #fiercelyfeminine

✨NEW EPISODE!!✨

What a privilege to receive the powerful words of P. Pastor Lorren Zakiya! She is absolutely hilarious and undeniably magical. I was in total awe of her journey as a young woman blossoming into her sensuality, accepting a higher calling, and finding her own voice in pastoring.

Check out the entire conversation on the Modern Muses Podcast, live now on YouTube and Spotify! (Link in Bio!)

#modernmuses #faithful #sensual #god #questioning #podcast #femaleempowerment #wisdom #inspiration #fiercelyfeminine

💿RECORDED!💿

I can’t believe it’s been 2 whole years between the first two photos! But we finally did it. Our complete collection of 🎼George Crumb’s voice + piano works has been recorded.

- 3 Early Songs
- The Sleeper
- The Yellow Moon of Andalusia
- Sun and Shadow
- Apparition

Blood, sweat, and tears went into this project. Literally. Daniel cut open his fingers while violently strumming inside the piano and got 🩸 everywhere.

It feels like I've pretty much always had some Crumb score in my backpack since I first started interpreting his music at Tanglewood in 2015 (upon Dawn Upshaw's recommendation). Since then, I have traveled all over the world - from Mexico to Russia - interpreting his hauntingly beautiful works.

Daniel and I don't know a time in our friendship or collaboration without George Crumb in our discussion or rehearsal time. It's a tremendous honor for us to have our interpretation etched into the digital universe, alongside other great inspirations such as Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish, Tony Arnold/Marcantonio Barone, Christine Schäfer/Eric Schneider, and many others.

Huge thanks to @bastillemusique, our wonderful label who is making this project possible. @wdr for their gorgeous music hall and fantastic sound engineers.

I can't wait to share it with everyone! Stay tuned!

#cdrelease #newmusic #georgecrumb #voice #piano #classicalmusic #song #recording #newrelease

💿RECORDED!💿

I can’t believe it’s been 2 whole years between the first two photos! But we finally did it. Our complete collection of 🎼George Crumb’s voice + piano works has been recorded.

- 3 Early Songs
- The Sleeper
- The Yellow Moon of Andalusia
- Sun and Shadow
- Apparition

Blood, sweat, and tears went into this project. Literally. Daniel cut open his fingers while violently strumming inside the piano and got 🩸 everywhere.

It feels like I've pretty much always had some Crumb score in my backpack since I first started interpreting his music at Tanglewood in 2015 (upon Dawn Upshaw's recommendation). Since then, I have traveled all over the world - from Mexico to Russia - interpreting his hauntingly beautiful works.

Daniel and I don't know a time in our friendship or collaboration without George Crumb in our discussion or rehearsal time. It's a tremendous honor for us to have our interpretation etched into the digital universe, alongside other great inspirations such as Jan DeGaetani/Gilbert Kalish, Tony Arnold/Marcantonio Barone, Christine Schäfer/Eric Schneider, and many others.

Huge thanks to @bastillemusique, our wonderful label who is making this project possible. @wdr for their gorgeous music hall and fantastic sound engineers.

I can't wait to share it with everyone! Stay tuned!

#cdrelease #newmusic #georgecrumb #voice #piano #classicalmusic #song #recording #newrelease

Porto, Portugal ❤️

#porto #portugal🇵🇹 #portugal

Porto, Portugal ❤️

#porto #portugal🇵🇹 #portugal

Lourinhã, Portugal 🇵🇹🤍

#portugal🇵🇹 #lourinhã

Lourinhã, Portugal 🇵🇹🤍

#portugal🇵🇹 #lourinhã

😅 who do YOU keep attracting and ARE YOU OK??
♉🤍 @ouiwegirl and I have a type 🥰

Check out the rest of this episode of ✨Modern Muses✨ on YT or Spotify (Linkinbio!)

#zodiacsigns #dating #girlythings #modernmuses

😅 who do YOU keep attracting and ARE YOU OK??
♉🤍 @ouiwegirl and I have a type 🥰

Check out the rest of this episode of ✨Modern Muses✨ on YT or Spotify (Linkinbio!)

#zodiacsigns #dating #girlythings #modernmuses

Do you know your Human Design? @ouiwegirl reads me DOWN 😅 Any other #projector baddies out there??

Check out the full NEW episode of ✨Modern Muses✨ on Spotify/YouTube now!!

#humandesign #intuitive #girlbossingaround #podcast #modernmuses #creatives #workflow

Do you know your Human Design? @ouiwegirl reads me DOWN 😅 Any other #projector baddies out there??

Check out the full NEW episode of ✨Modern Muses✨ on Spotify/YouTube now!!

#humandesign #intuitive #girlbossingaround #podcast #modernmuses #creatives #workflow

@dbrottz shares a beautiful definition of ‘Authenticity’ 🤍 listen to the rest of this ✨ Modern Muses✨episode on YouTube/Spotify! (Linked in bio)

#modernmuses #newpodcastepisode #authenticity #spirituality #wisdom

@dbrottz shares a beautiful definition of ‘Authenticity’ 🤍 listen to the rest of this ✨ Modern Muses✨episode on YouTube/Spotify! (Linked in bio)

#modernmuses #newpodcastepisode #authenticity #spirituality #wisdom

Working with ✨STARS✨!
Having so much fun working on We Are The Lucky Ones by Philip Venables, directed by Ted Huffman!

🤍 @ninavessen_mezzo
🤍 @helenaraskercontralto
🤍 @myfreddieballentine
🤍 @steven.vanderlinden
🤍 @tedddrh
🤍 @philipvenables

🏠 @ruhrtriennale

#chestvoice #classicalmusic #opera #musicaltheater #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsingers #sing

Working with ✨STARS✨!
Having so much fun working on We Are The Lucky Ones by Philip Venables, directed by Ted Huffman!

🤍 @ninavessen_mezzo
🤍 @helenaraskercontralto
🤍 @myfreddieballentine
🤍 @steven.vanderlinden
🤍 @tedddrh
🤍 @philipvenables

🏠 @ruhrtriennale

#chestvoice #classicalmusic #opera #musicaltheater #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsingers #sing

Be brave enough to step out of your assumptions. You may find yourself expanding into a greater, wiser, calmer version of yourself 🤍

Check out the rest of @dbrottz beautiful interview on ✨ Modern Muses✨ (link in bio!) On YouTube/Spotify!

#modernmuses #newpodcastepisode #wisdom #spirituality #transformation

Be brave enough to step out of your assumptions. You may find yourself expanding into a greater, wiser, calmer version of yourself 🤍

Check out the rest of @dbrottz beautiful interview on ✨ Modern Muses✨ (link in bio!) On YouTube/Spotify!

#modernmuses #newpodcastepisode #wisdom #spirituality #transformation

✨NEW EPISODE✨

And according to my dad, this one is even greater than the last! We're growing and learning! 🤍

Daniel Brottman spills a wealth of wisdom into our cup. We're talking everything meditation! How to start a practice, why it might be beneficial, and he shares his wild experiences with SILENT retreats 😳 and plant medicines 🌱✨.

I've listened to this episode so many times while editing and I always leave it deeply inspired, curious, and peaceful.

❗️Be sure to check out the show notes for information on how to WORK WITH DANIEL! He has a beautiful offering to share!

Check out ✨Modern Muses✨ on YouTube/Spotify (link in bio)!

#modernmuses #newepisode #podcast #peaceful #inspiration #meditation #awareness #practice

✨NEW EPISODE✨

And according to my dad, this one is even greater than the last! We're growing and learning! 🤍

Daniel Brottman spills a wealth of wisdom into our cup. We're talking everything meditation! How to start a practice, why it might be beneficial, and he shares his wild experiences with SILENT retreats 😳 and plant medicines 🌱✨.

I've listened to this episode so many times while editing and I always leave it deeply inspired, curious, and peaceful.

❗️Be sure to check out the show notes for information on how to WORK WITH DANIEL! He has a beautiful offering to share!

Check out ✨Modern Muses✨ on YouTube/Spotify (link in bio)!

#modernmuses #newepisode #podcast #peaceful #inspiration #meditation #awareness #practice

TOMORROW on
✨Modern Muses Podcast✨

Daniel Brottman shares TONS of wisdom with me on building a meditation practice, developing authenticity, and navigating difficult blocks along the path.

Check the whole thing out on Spotify/YouTube (link in bio!)

#meditation #mindfulness #practice #modernmuses #podcastsofinstagram #inspiration #podcast #authenticity #awareness

TOMORROW on
✨Modern Muses Podcast✨

Daniel Brottman shares TONS of wisdom with me on building a meditation practice, developing authenticity, and navigating difficult blocks along the path.

Check the whole thing out on Spotify/YouTube (link in bio!)

#meditation #mindfulness #practice #modernmuses #podcastsofinstagram #inspiration #podcast #authenticity #awareness

An important reminder from @mike_johnson 🤍 We all start somewhere - anything can become your new normal.

Check out this full episode of Modern Muses on Spotify or YouTube! (Link in bio)

And be sure to check out that sexy soap! @skincarebyoshun 🤍

#modernmuses #podcast #empowerment #entrepreneurship #inspiration #newpodcastalert #mikejohnson #encouragement

An important reminder from @mike_johnson 🤍 We all start somewhere - anything can become your new normal.

Check out this full episode of Modern Muses on Spotify or YouTube! (Link in bio)

And be sure to check out that sexy soap! @skincarebyoshun 🤍

#modernmuses #podcast #empowerment #entrepreneurship #inspiration #newpodcastalert #mikejohnson #encouragement

"I think we can almost learn more from the people who are NOT what we want to be"

In our first Modern Muses episode, Mike shares his vulnerable story of identity loss and falling off the path.. and what he did to find his power again.

I was so moved by his tremendous strength and mindset.. so much so that I often reflected back on this episodes energy to give me the courage to finally release this podcast into the world!

I'm sure this conversation will inspire you too 🤍

New episode with @mike_johnson live now on YouTube/Spotify!

#modernmuses #newpodcastepisode #empowerment #masculinity #entrepreneurship #mikejohnson #podcast #inspiration

"I think we can almost learn more from the people who are NOT what we want to be"

In our first Modern Muses episode, Mike shares his vulnerable story of identity loss and falling off the path.. and what he did to find his power again.

I was so moved by his tremendous strength and mindset.. so much so that I often reflected back on this episodes energy to give me the courage to finally release this podcast into the world!

I'm sure this conversation will inspire you too 🤍

New episode with @mike_johnson live now on YouTube/Spotify!

#modernmuses #newpodcastepisode #empowerment #masculinity #entrepreneurship #mikejohnson #podcast #inspiration

✨TOMORROW!✨

My first episode of Modern Muses drops with my wonderful guest and friend @mike_johnson !! Mike shares his complex journey, the highs and lows, of rebuilding identity and finding his power.

Join us on Spotify or YouTube! (Link in bio)

#modernmuses #newpodcastalert #newepisode #inspiration #thebachelorette #bachelorinparadise #mikejohnson #wellness #empowerment

✨TOMORROW!✨

My first episode of Modern Muses drops with my wonderful guest and friend @mike_johnson !! Mike shares his complex journey, the highs and lows, of rebuilding identity and finding his power.

Join us on Spotify or YouTube! (Link in bio)

#modernmuses #newpodcastalert #newepisode #inspiration #thebachelorette #bachelorinparadise #mikejohnson #wellness #empowerment

Any #bachlorette fans want to guess my first podcast guest? 🤍

#thebachlorette #bachelorinparadise #newpodcastalert #modernmusespodcast

Any #bachlorette fans want to guess my first podcast guest? 🤍

#thebachlorette #bachelorinparadise #newpodcastalert #modernmusespodcast

🎙✨ Introducing Modern Muses ✨🎙

*Deep breath* OK!

After months (…years!) of dreaming, recording, and wrestling with my own doubts, I’m finally sharing this with you. 💫 I had to do a lot of inner work to find the courage to claim this space and let my message be heard. As a singer, I’m used to storytelling on stage—but stepping out from behind my roles and showing up fully as myself took a different kind of bravery.

But I’m ready :)

Welcome to ✨Modern Muses✨!
This podcast is my heartfelt invitation to connect with you in a raw, authentic way. Some of the conversations we’ll have are wild or unconventional, and that’s exactly the point. Life gets interesting when we stretch our comfort zones and invite a little chaos and magic in. You never know what might expand you.

🔗 Trailer is LIVE! Head to the link in my bio to watch on YouTube or Spotify! Leave a comment if you’re joining me on this journey, I really hope to see you there 🤍

-First full episode drops Wednesday, August 20th!-
I can’t wait to introduce you to our first guest! Make sure you subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss it!

Thanks for all the love! I can’t wait to build an amazing community together!

#ModernMusesPodcast #PodcastLaunch #Creativity #Authenticity #Inspiration #OperaLife #NewPodcast #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcastshow
#newpodcast #creativity #creativejourney #authenticconversations
#selfdiscovery #personalgrowth #wildconversations #operaLife
#womeninpodcasting #ʟɪɴᴋɪɴʙɪᴏ

🎙✨ Introducing Modern Muses ✨🎙

*Deep breath* OK!

After months (…years!) of dreaming, recording, and wrestling with my own doubts, I’m finally sharing this with you. 💫 I had to do a lot of inner work to find the courage to claim this space and let my message be heard. As a singer, I’m used to storytelling on stage—but stepping out from behind my roles and showing up fully as myself took a different kind of bravery.

But I’m ready :)

Welcome to ✨Modern Muses✨!
This podcast is my heartfelt invitation to connect with you in a raw, authentic way. Some of the conversations we’ll have are wild or unconventional, and that’s exactly the point. Life gets interesting when we stretch our comfort zones and invite a little chaos and magic in. You never know what might expand you.

🔗 Trailer is LIVE! Head to the link in my bio to watch on YouTube or Spotify! Leave a comment if you’re joining me on this journey, I really hope to see you there 🤍

-First full episode drops Wednesday, August 20th!-
I can’t wait to introduce you to our first guest! Make sure you subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss it!

Thanks for all the love! I can’t wait to build an amazing community together!

#ModernMusesPodcast #PodcastLaunch #Creativity #Authenticity #Inspiration #OperaLife #NewPodcast #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcastshow
#newpodcast #creativity #creativejourney #authenticconversations
#selfdiscovery #personalgrowth #wildconversations #operaLife
#womeninpodcasting #ʟɪɴᴋɪɴʙɪᴏ

@edintfest never fails to curate some of the most memorable programs out there.

What I appreciate about them most is their insistence on honest, meaningful casting for those projects. I know when I get a phone call from the Edinburgh Fest team, it's going to be a brilliant idea that speaks directly to my heart.

It was true for West Side Story.
It was true for Golijov's 'La Pasión según San Marcos'
And it remained true for Tavener's 8 hour masterpiece 'Veil of the Temple'.

My deepest thanks to @edintfest for seeing the various aspects of my personhood and calling it forth in these beautiful projects. I can't wait to see what's next :)

Immensely honored to have shared the stage with conductor @sofijeannin , an absolute powerhouse, as well as the over 200 singers and musicians who also rocked the Usher Hall that day.

I was honored to meet the Tavener family and celebrate this music together alongside my amazing partner, Peter, who missed maybe 15 minutes to grab a coffee but otherwise rode the rollercoaster of this 8 hour event. 🤍

What. A. Day.

📸: Andrew Perry (Edinburgh Fest)

#EdinburghFestival #Edinburgh #Scotland #ScottishCulture #FestivalCity #VeiloftheTemple #JohnTavener #Tavener #SacredMusic #ChoralMusic #ClassicalMusic #ContemporaryClassical #VocalPerformance #OperaSinger #OperaSingersOfInstagram #SingerLife #Soprano #MusiciansOfInstagram #ClassicalSinger #ClassicalSingersOfInstagram #ConcertLife #PerformanceArt #LiveMusic #MusicFestival #ChoirLife #MusicalExperience #sacredchoral

@edintfest never fails to curate some of the most memorable programs out there.

What I appreciate about them most is their insistence on honest, meaningful casting for those projects. I know when I get a phone call from the Edinburgh Fest team, it's going to be a brilliant idea that speaks directly to my heart.

It was true for West Side Story.
It was true for Golijov's 'La Pasión según San Marcos'
And it remained true for Tavener's 8 hour masterpiece 'Veil of the Temple'.

My deepest thanks to @edintfest for seeing the various aspects of my personhood and calling it forth in these beautiful projects. I can't wait to see what's next :)

Immensely honored to have shared the stage with conductor @sofijeannin , an absolute powerhouse, as well as the over 200 singers and musicians who also rocked the Usher Hall that day.

I was honored to meet the Tavener family and celebrate this music together alongside my amazing partner, Peter, who missed maybe 15 minutes to grab a coffee but otherwise rode the rollercoaster of this 8 hour event. 🤍

What. A. Day.

📸: Andrew Perry (Edinburgh Fest)

#EdinburghFestival #Edinburgh #Scotland #ScottishCulture #FestivalCity #VeiloftheTemple #JohnTavener #Tavener #SacredMusic #ChoralMusic #ClassicalMusic #ContemporaryClassical #VocalPerformance #OperaSinger #OperaSingersOfInstagram #SingerLife #Soprano #MusiciansOfInstagram #ClassicalSinger #ClassicalSingersOfInstagram #ConcertLife #PerformanceArt #LiveMusic #MusicFestival #ChoirLife #MusicalExperience #sacredchoral

Finally taking some time after riding the perfect Poulenc wave to offer even more gratitude to the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra.

Choosing the life of an artist often means choosing a most unstable lifestyle. Beautiful, but chaotic. Always on the road. Never sure how full... Or sparse your calendar will look. Always grasping at normalcy. Trying to create great art while simultaneously advocating fiercly for your needs in an ever evolving (for better and worse) musical society.

To be totally honest. I have moments when it's all just too much. Moments I creep awfully close to the "F*** this" button and emergency eject out of the industry all together.

But once in a while, all the stars align. Once in a while you fall into a blissful experience that reaffirms why you're doing it at all.

Singing music you love
with a committed and enthusiastic ensemble
with a conductor who values your specific voice
with an organization that pays you well and on time
with a staff that ensures you have tea and snacks backstage
with a hall full of diverse audience members
with an atmosphere of passion, respect, and high standard.

I'm so grateful I said 'YES' to this opportunity with the amazing @kcsymphony. I'm sure I'll be back very soon :)

It's a fantastic reminder that we artists do our best work when we are supported and given a space to thrive.
I find myself wondering why I ever settled for so much less in so many other opportunities. That's the learning I'm carrying with me for now 🤍

Onto greater things✨

#operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #operasinger #poulenc #kansascity #kansascitysymphony #orchestra

Finally taking some time after riding the perfect Poulenc wave to offer even more gratitude to the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra.

Choosing the life of an artist often means choosing a most unstable lifestyle. Beautiful, but chaotic. Always on the road. Never sure how full... Or sparse your calendar will look. Always grasping at normalcy. Trying to create great art while simultaneously advocating fiercly for your needs in an ever evolving (for better and worse) musical society.

To be totally honest. I have moments when it's all just too much. Moments I creep awfully close to the "F*** this" button and emergency eject out of the industry all together.

But once in a while, all the stars align. Once in a while you fall into a blissful experience that reaffirms why you're doing it at all.

Singing music you love
with a committed and enthusiastic ensemble
with a conductor who values your specific voice
with an organization that pays you well and on time
with a staff that ensures you have tea and snacks backstage
with a hall full of diverse audience members
with an atmosphere of passion, respect, and high standard.

I'm so grateful I said 'YES' to this opportunity with the amazing @kcsymphony. I'm sure I'll be back very soon :)

It's a fantastic reminder that we artists do our best work when we are supported and given a space to thrive.
I find myself wondering why I ever settled for so much less in so many other opportunities. That's the learning I'm carrying with me for now 🤍

Onto greater things✨

#operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #operasinger #poulenc #kansascity #kansascitysymphony #orchestra

Sometimes... I'm not sure about all of this.

But then I have ONE rehearsal with an orchestra like @kcsymphony, a conductor like @inlovewithyofi (Matthias Pintscher, my musical godfather 🤍) and on a piece like Poulenc's Gloria... And all faith is restored.

So thrilled to sing three amazing concerts with them this week!

#poulenc #gloria #dominedeus #kcsymphony #kansascity #missouri #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #voice #singerofinstagram

Sometimes... I'm not sure about all of this.

But then I have ONE rehearsal with an orchestra like @kcsymphony, a conductor like @inlovewithyofi (Matthias Pintscher, my musical godfather 🤍) and on a piece like Poulenc's Gloria... And all faith is restored.

So thrilled to sing three amazing concerts with them this week!

#poulenc #gloria #dominedeus #kcsymphony #kansascity #missouri #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #voice #singerofinstagram

Fell completely in love with the Western Cape, South Africa. 🤍🇿🇦☀️
I learned how to surf, journeyed through my first Ayahuasca ceremony, and grew stronger in my relationship. All thanks to the beautiful energy of Peter's home away from home, which he graciously extends to me.
Can't wait to return, for years to come 🤍

#southafrica🇿🇦 #westerncape #muizenberg #capetown #africa #surf #southafrica

Fell completely in love with the Western Cape, South Africa. 🤍🇿🇦☀️
I learned how to surf, journeyed through my first Ayahuasca ceremony, and grew stronger in my relationship. All thanks to the beautiful energy of Peter's home away from home, which he graciously extends to me.
Can't wait to return, for years to come 🤍

#southafrica🇿🇦 #westerncape #muizenberg #capetown #africa #surf #southafrica

⚡️7 Minuti - Giorgio Battistelli⚡️

TONIGHT! With Ópera de Lyon @operadelyon

Conductor: Miguel Perez Iñesta
Director: Pauline Bayle

Truly A PLEASURE working alongside a cast of 11 powerhouse LADIES of different backgrounds, ages, and gifts.

✨TOI TOI for tonight girls!
@laralagni @shaked.bar7 @nicolabellercarbone @nataschapetrinsky @giulia.scopelliti @evalgjerde @elisabeth.boudreault @jennydaviet @jennyanneflory_mezzosoprano @annemariestanleymezzo

#operadelyon #newmusic #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #classicalsingersofinstagram #opera #contemporaryopera #battistelli #7minuti

⚡️7 Minuti - Giorgio Battistelli⚡️

TONIGHT! With Ópera de Lyon @operadelyon

Conductor: Miguel Perez Iñesta
Director: Pauline Bayle

Truly A PLEASURE working alongside a cast of 11 powerhouse LADIES of different backgrounds, ages, and gifts.

✨TOI TOI for tonight girls!
@laralagni @shaked.bar7 @nicolabellercarbone @nataschapetrinsky @giulia.scopelliti @evalgjerde @elisabeth.boudreault @jennydaviet @jennyanneflory_mezzosoprano @annemariestanleymezzo

#operadelyon #newmusic #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #classicalsingersofinstagram #opera #contemporaryopera #battistelli #7minuti

My loves, my little family 🤍

My loves, my little family 🤍

Isabella & Aguadilla, PR
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#luquillo #puertorico #boricua🇵🇷 #boriquen #elyunquerainforest #amopuertorico

SAN JUAN - PR
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#puertorico #sanjuan #yosoyboricua

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#puertorico #sanjuan #yosoyboricua

🎶Up Next🎶
🏠Opéra de Lyon
🎼7 Minuti - Giorgio Battistelli
🎤Sophia Burgos as Sabine
🗓️March 15, 18, 21, 23, 26, 29

After 3 months of the most amazing world traveling .. time to get to work! So looking forward to immersing myself in this thought provoking story and with a fierce all woman cast 🤍 aaaand in beautiful Lyon!!

Navy and I hope to see some of you there!

#opera #operadelyon #operasinger #operasingersofinstagram #travelingartist #classicalsinger #classicalsingersofinstagram #nomadicartist #sing #operasingers #lyon #france #lyonfrance

🎶Up Next🎶
🏠Opéra de Lyon
🎼7 Minuti - Giorgio Battistelli
🎤Sophia Burgos as Sabine
🗓️March 15, 18, 21, 23, 26, 29

After 3 months of the most amazing world traveling .. time to get to work! So looking forward to immersing myself in this thought provoking story and with a fierce all woman cast 🤍 aaaand in beautiful Lyon!!

Navy and I hope to see some of you there!

#opera #operadelyon #operasinger #operasingersofinstagram #travelingartist #classicalsinger #classicalsingersofinstagram #nomadicartist #sing #operasingers #lyon #france #lyonfrance

I waited and waited. Days passed and the closest I got to whales was from stories of my shipmates who managed a spotting. But one afternoon, it finally happened!
My first encounter with the greatest singers on earth.
The Humpback Whale 🤍🐋

#antarctica #humpbackwhale #oceanwideexp #wildlife #sealife #polarexpedition #antarcticadventure #7thcontinent

I waited and waited. Days passed and the closest I got to whales was from stories of my shipmates who managed a spotting. But one afternoon, it finally happened!
My first encounter with the greatest singers on earth.
The Humpback Whale 🤍🐋

#antarctica #humpbackwhale #oceanwideexp #wildlife #sealife #polarexpedition #antarcticadventure #7thcontinent

🗻Antarctica🗻

Pictures will never capture the magnificence of this place. The sheer size, the silence, and the shades of white and blue.

Truly the most magical place I’ve ever been. I thought this was a once in a lifetime trip .. but we’re already planning the next voyage. I can’t stay away 🤍

#antarctica #oceanwideexpeditions @oceanwideexp #7thcontinent #polarexpedition #snow #antarcticadventure

🗻Antarctica🗻

Pictures will never capture the magnificence of this place. The sheer size, the silence, and the shades of white and blue.

Truly the most magical place I’ve ever been. I thought this was a once in a lifetime trip .. but we’re already planning the next voyage. I can’t stay away 🤍

#antarctica #oceanwideexpeditions @oceanwideexp #7thcontinent #polarexpedition #snow #antarcticadventure

Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷

#buenosaires #argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷

#buenosaires #argentina

Chicago dump 🍂🍁🍃

Chicago dump 🍂🍁🍃

Lamento Borincano is an absolutely ICONIC song, especially for us boriqueños!

The original 1930 recording (my fav version) by Canario y Su Grupo is even preserved in the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress.

So when Apollo's Fire @apollobaroque created the program 'Hispania!', which sought to highlight the beautiful diversity and as stories of Hispanic people, I knew it has to be included.

This song pours straight out of my SOUL.
Soy una boricua orgullosa!!! Pa que tú lo sepa ;)
☀️🌊🇵🇷🐸🌴

Many greats have covered this beautiful lament. From Plácido Domingo to Marc Anthony. I'm honored to share our version! Let me know what you think!!

#puertorico #boricua #borinquen #lamentoborincano #rafaelhernadezmarin #puertorico🇵🇷 #yosoyboricua #canto #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #classicalsingersofinstagram #musica #coquí #wepa #cantante #cantantedeopera

Lamento Borincano is an absolutely ICONIC song, especially for us boriqueños!

The original 1930 recording (my fav version) by Canario y Su Grupo is even preserved in the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress.

So when Apollo's Fire @apollobaroque created the program 'Hispania!', which sought to highlight the beautiful diversity and as stories of Hispanic people, I knew it has to be included.

This song pours straight out of my SOUL.
Soy una boricua orgullosa!!! Pa que tú lo sepa ;)
☀️🌊🇵🇷🐸🌴

Many greats have covered this beautiful lament. From Plácido Domingo to Marc Anthony. I'm honored to share our version! Let me know what you think!!

#puertorico #boricua #borinquen #lamentoborincano #rafaelhernadezmarin #puertorico🇵🇷 #yosoyboricua #canto #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #classicalsingersofinstagram #musica #coquí #wepa #cantante #cantantedeopera

So excited to be singing with the incredible 🔥Apollo's Fire🔥 @apollobaroque this week in Cleveland and Chicago! This program is loads of fun and even features an arrangement of the iconic ode to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷Lamento Borincano🇵🇷

If you're in these cities, you definitely have to come by and hear this ensemble rock out. 🎶

www.apollosfire.org

#classicalmusic #baroque #baroquemusic #classicalsinger #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsingersofinstagram #earlymusic #cleveland #chicago #apollosfire #apollobaroque #sing #singer #singing

So excited to be singing with the incredible 🔥Apollo's Fire🔥 @apollobaroque this week in Cleveland and Chicago! This program is loads of fun and even features an arrangement of the iconic ode to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷Lamento Borincano🇵🇷

If you're in these cities, you definitely have to come by and hear this ensemble rock out. 🎶

www.apollosfire.org

#classicalmusic #baroque #baroquemusic #classicalsinger #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsingersofinstagram #earlymusic #cleveland #chicago #apollosfire #apollobaroque #sing #singer #singing

🎶Up Next:
Claude Vivier's 'Lonely Child' with the @belgian_national_orchestra and the wonderful @baswiegers 🤍

If you're in Brussels on March 15th, come check us out!

@bozarbrussels
Claude Vivier: Lonely Child
Wim Henderickx: Tejas (What does the sound of the universe look like?)
Igor Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps

📸: @eros_heathen

#brussels #belgium🇧🇪 #bozarbrussels #classical #singersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsinger #contemporarymusic #classicalconcert #newmusic #orchestra

🎶Up Next:
Claude Vivier's 'Lonely Child' with the @belgian_national_orchestra and the wonderful @baswiegers 🤍

If you're in Brussels on March 15th, come check us out!

@bozarbrussels
Claude Vivier: Lonely Child
Wim Henderickx: Tejas (What does the sound of the universe look like?)
Igor Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps

📸: @eros_heathen

#brussels #belgium🇧🇪 #bozarbrussels #classical #singersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsinger #contemporarymusic #classicalconcert #newmusic #orchestra

On Nov. 5th … Round 2 of NOISE UPRISING by @trapanicomposer with @zwermquartet at @novembermusicnl in S’Hertogenbosch!

Can’t wait to record this beautiful piece and share it with you all! Tango, Fado, Samba, oh my ;)

📸: @evy_ottermans

#newmusic #contemporarymusic #classicalsingersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #solotraveler #puertoricansinger #boricua #classicalsinger #livingcomposers #makenewart

On Nov. 5th … Round 2 of NOISE UPRISING by @trapanicomposer with @zwermquartet at @novembermusicnl in S’Hertogenbosch!

Can’t wait to record this beautiful piece and share it with you all! Tango, Fado, Samba, oh my ;)

📸: @evy_ottermans

#newmusic #contemporarymusic #classicalsingersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #solotraveler #puertoricansinger #boricua #classicalsinger #livingcomposers #makenewart

Taking in some fall colors 🤍 Navy’s first trip to the English gardens. 🍂🐾🧡

#munich #germany🇩🇪 #englishgarden #chichuahua #travel #travellife #expatlife #solotraveler #fallcolors #lifecoach #singersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #traveling #singersofinstagram #wunderlust

Taking in some fall colors 🤍 Navy’s first trip to the English gardens. 🍂🐾🧡

#munich #germany🇩🇪 #englishgarden #chichuahua #travel #travellife #expatlife #solotraveler #fallcolors #lifecoach #singersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #fallaesthetic #fallvibes #traveling #singersofinstagram #wunderlust

💿Coming Soon!💿
George Crumb’s music has jostled in many of my suitcases and school backpacks over the years as a growing artist. From singing his American Songbook on my famously BANNED Eastman senior recital … to being assigned Ancient Voices of Children at Tanglewood in 2015, coached closely by the magnificent Dawn Upshaw.
His music has been there with me through the ups and downs of my life and musical career. His music has brought me to stage with LA Phil and Zubin Mehta, to Moscow, Perm, St. Petersburg, Hamburg and Munich with Teodor Currentzis.
His music also filled the programs that Daniel Gerzenberg and I curated. Both of us becoming closer and closer friends and collaborators as we fell deeper and deeper into the mysterious sounds and rhythms of The Sleeper, Apparition, Songs of Sun and Shadow, and the Yellow Moon of Andalucía.

I remember sitting at the Eastman Sibley library listening to records of my first singing heroines, Cathy Berberian and Jan DeGaetani, completely dedicated to their use of color and vocal timbre to make any sound they desired… total vocal liberation.

I truly cannot believe that I am being given the opportunity to add my voice to the recorded history of George Crumb’s music alongside the recordings of Tony Arnold, Jan DeGaetani, Christine Schäfer, Ann Crumb and other great new music artists. . And with my best friend giving some of the best piano playing I’ve ever heard!

More details to come :) But many thanks to our representing label, @bastillemusique and to the recording team at @wdr for making this all happen.

💿💿💿
Sophia Burgos, soprano
Daniel Gerzenberg, piano

The complete voice & piano works of George Crumb
- 3 Early Songs
- The Sleeper
- Apparition
- Spanish Songbook II: Sun and Shadow
- Spanish Songbook III: The Yellow Moon of Andalucía
💿💿💿

#georgecrumb #newmusic #cdrelease #collaboration #contemporarymusic #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #classicalsingersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #tanglewood #newart

💿Coming Soon!💿
George Crumb’s music has jostled in many of my suitcases and school backpacks over the years as a growing artist. From singing his American Songbook on my famously BANNED Eastman senior recital … to being assigned Ancient Voices of Children at Tanglewood in 2015, coached closely by the magnificent Dawn Upshaw.
His music has been there with me through the ups and downs of my life and musical career. His music has brought me to stage with LA Phil and Zubin Mehta, to Moscow, Perm, St. Petersburg, Hamburg and Munich with Teodor Currentzis.
His music also filled the programs that Daniel Gerzenberg and I curated. Both of us becoming closer and closer friends and collaborators as we fell deeper and deeper into the mysterious sounds and rhythms of The Sleeper, Apparition, Songs of Sun and Shadow, and the Yellow Moon of Andalucía.

I remember sitting at the Eastman Sibley library listening to records of my first singing heroines, Cathy Berberian and Jan DeGaetani, completely dedicated to their use of color and vocal timbre to make any sound they desired… total vocal liberation.

I truly cannot believe that I am being given the opportunity to add my voice to the recorded history of George Crumb’s music alongside the recordings of Tony Arnold, Jan DeGaetani, Christine Schäfer, Ann Crumb and other great new music artists. . And with my best friend giving some of the best piano playing I’ve ever heard!

More details to come :) But many thanks to our representing label, @bastillemusique and to the recording team at @wdr for making this all happen.

💿💿💿
Sophia Burgos, soprano
Daniel Gerzenberg, piano

The complete voice & piano works of George Crumb
- 3 Early Songs
- The Sleeper
- Apparition
- Spanish Songbook II: Sun and Shadow
- Spanish Songbook III: The Yellow Moon of Andalucía
💿💿💿

#georgecrumb #newmusic #cdrelease #collaboration #contemporarymusic #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #classicalsingersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #tanglewood #newart

Throwback to our last concert in Paris with mi familia @ensemble.intercontemporain performing Quatre Chants with Matthias Pintscher during his last performance as musical director.

I met Matthias when I was just a little baby singer, at the very first steps of a career. To stand by his side during such an important moment was an absolute honor. So proud of you and so grateful for you Matthias! I'm so excited for everything to come! Delicious food, music, laughter 🤍

@inlovewithyofi
📸: @quentin_che

#classicalmusic #classicalsinger #singersofinstagram #paris #france #contemporarymusic #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsingersofinstagram #music #artsong #frenchmusic #classical

Throwback to our last concert in Paris with mi familia @ensemble.intercontemporain performing Quatre Chants with Matthias Pintscher during his last performance as musical director.

I met Matthias when I was just a little baby singer, at the very first steps of a career. To stand by his side during such an important moment was an absolute honor. So proud of you and so grateful for you Matthias! I'm so excited for everything to come! Delicious food, music, laughter 🤍

@inlovewithyofi
📸: @quentin_che

#classicalmusic #classicalsinger #singersofinstagram #paris #france #contemporarymusic #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsingersofinstagram #music #artsong #frenchmusic #classical

✨Tulum, Mexico✨

It's time I shared a bit of what I've been up to these last few years. :)

Let's start with today. As of right now, I am halfway through with the certification process of becoming an Authentic Tantra Practitioner via @authentictantra. Come November, I will have embodied so many beautiful practices such as elemental meditation, union breathing, ocean breath, tantric massage, nonviolent communication, pleasure practice/awareness, partner massage, and somatic healing - all energized by the spiritual motor of Tibetan Buddhism (Shangpa Kagyu Lineage).

This has been a relatively private process for me so far, as I've needed space and time to find myself again after ending my relationship in 2021. But I'm really excited to share more and more about this journey, which has brought me so much light and goddess energy .. something I thought I would never find again.

It's also worth mentioning (probably deserving of its own post) that in February I became a certified life coach via @ipeccoaching!

Life coaching is a forward momentum energy. Goal setting. Accountability. Visioning. Action. It quite literally kept me moving forward when I just wanted to collapse. It gave me the strength (yang energy) I needed to move just one step more. Still, you can't always move forward. Eventually you have to sit with yourself, in silence.. which can be pretty freaking miserable if you don't particularly like what you see in the mirror. Or haven't felt your soul stir in what feels like forever.

Then, I found the Institute of Authentic Tantra. I found my BIPOC Sangha (community) all craving the healing I was. I found mentors who walked and spoke with power and grace in their deep and dark skin. I found my coven of sisters who laughed wildly while braiding their hair and sharing their dreams. I found peace in my stillness and wisdom in my silence. Yin energy. I found a dharma that asks me, compels me, urges me to practice godessness.

This week has left me ignited. There's so much to come and so much pleasure to be had.

And I'm taking you all with me ;)

#tantra #authentictantra #meditation #tantrika #buddhism #artistsofinstagram #lifecoach #sensuality #pleasure

✨Tulum, Mexico✨

It's time I shared a bit of what I've been up to these last few years. :)

Let's start with today. As of right now, I am halfway through with the certification process of becoming an Authentic Tantra Practitioner via @authentictantra. Come November, I will have embodied so many beautiful practices such as elemental meditation, union breathing, ocean breath, tantric massage, nonviolent communication, pleasure practice/awareness, partner massage, and somatic healing - all energized by the spiritual motor of Tibetan Buddhism (Shangpa Kagyu Lineage).

This has been a relatively private process for me so far, as I've needed space and time to find myself again after ending my relationship in 2021. But I'm really excited to share more and more about this journey, which has brought me so much light and goddess energy .. something I thought I would never find again.

It's also worth mentioning (probably deserving of its own post) that in February I became a certified life coach via @ipeccoaching!

Life coaching is a forward momentum energy. Goal setting. Accountability. Visioning. Action. It quite literally kept me moving forward when I just wanted to collapse. It gave me the strength (yang energy) I needed to move just one step more. Still, you can't always move forward. Eventually you have to sit with yourself, in silence.. which can be pretty freaking miserable if you don't particularly like what you see in the mirror. Or haven't felt your soul stir in what feels like forever.

Then, I found the Institute of Authentic Tantra. I found my BIPOC Sangha (community) all craving the healing I was. I found mentors who walked and spoke with power and grace in their deep and dark skin. I found my coven of sisters who laughed wildly while braiding their hair and sharing their dreams. I found peace in my stillness and wisdom in my silence. Yin energy. I found a dharma that asks me, compels me, urges me to practice godessness.

This week has left me ignited. There's so much to come and so much pleasure to be had.

And I'm taking you all with me ;)

#tantra #authentictantra #meditation #tantrika #buddhism #artistsofinstagram #lifecoach #sensuality #pleasure

Always use the buddy system when traveling 🤍

#dogsofinstagram #chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahua #travel #travelpup #adventuredog #tinydogsofinstagram

Always use the buddy system when traveling 🤍

#dogsofinstagram #chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahua #travel #travelpup #adventuredog #tinydogsofinstagram

Thank you Guadalajara 🤍

Words can hardly capture this magical evening, performing alongside my best friend for a full house in the historic center of the city.

Teatro Degollado is stunningly beautiful. Equally beautiful was the energy I felt from each and every person seated in the audience. These were people who yelled and applauded with joy after every song. People who really listened. People with so much love and gratitude for music. And I'm so grateful that some of those faces included by mama, my best friends, and so many other familiar faces. To be surrounded by so much love on stage is unlike anything else.

We were given full creative liberty and presented something directly from our hearts. From our beloved George Crumb to Hugo Wolf and Carlos Guastavino to Alberto Ginastera. But most thrilling, was performing arrangements of Puerto Rican folksongs that I selected as the beginning of what I hope will be a much larger cycle representing Puerto Rican music. I am so grateful for Marie Crooke who gave me her blessing to learn and present her song Mi Gente Taino, which gives voice to our indigenous Puerto Rican ancestors. We also performed a song I discovered from black and white films of old Puerto Rico. We even sang the hit, Lamento Borincano.

And in true Daniel/Sophia style, we performed an improvisation for the public featuring the tremendous poetry of @mardecir, Pájaro que cae. This is just the beginning of many collaborations with the strong, inspiring, and beautiful people of la Isla del encanto 🤍

We were received by a full house standing ovation and so many meaningful words. I will absolutely never forget this performance. This night. This country. These people.

Muchísimas gracias, Guadalajara. Y a todos en el Festival Cultural de Mayo Jalisco. Un fuerte abrazo!

💚🤍❤️

📸:Oscar Calzada

@festivaldemayo #guadalajara #guadalajarajalisco #festivaldemayo #jalisco #artsong #classicalpiano #classicalvoice #classicalsingersofinstagram #classicalsinger #operasingersofinstagram #opera #operasinger #voicerecital #collaboration #puertorico #puertoricansinger #migente #poetry #puertoricanartist #mexico

Thank you Guadalajara 🤍

Words can hardly capture this magical evening, performing alongside my best friend for a full house in the historic center of the city.

Teatro Degollado is stunningly beautiful. Equally beautiful was the energy I felt from each and every person seated in the audience. These were people who yelled and applauded with joy after every song. People who really listened. People with so much love and gratitude for music. And I'm so grateful that some of those faces included by mama, my best friends, and so many other familiar faces. To be surrounded by so much love on stage is unlike anything else.

We were given full creative liberty and presented something directly from our hearts. From our beloved George Crumb to Hugo Wolf and Carlos Guastavino to Alberto Ginastera. But most thrilling, was performing arrangements of Puerto Rican folksongs that I selected as the beginning of what I hope will be a much larger cycle representing Puerto Rican music. I am so grateful for Marie Crooke who gave me her blessing to learn and present her song Mi Gente Taino, which gives voice to our indigenous Puerto Rican ancestors. We also performed a song I discovered from black and white films of old Puerto Rico. We even sang the hit, Lamento Borincano.

And in true Daniel/Sophia style, we performed an improvisation for the public featuring the tremendous poetry of @mardecir, Pájaro que cae. This is just the beginning of many collaborations with the strong, inspiring, and beautiful people of la Isla del encanto 🤍

We were received by a full house standing ovation and so many meaningful words. I will absolutely never forget this performance. This night. This country. These people.

Muchísimas gracias, Guadalajara. Y a todos en el Festival Cultural de Mayo Jalisco. Un fuerte abrazo!

💚🤍❤️

📸:Oscar Calzada

@festivaldemayo #guadalajara #guadalajarajalisco #festivaldemayo #jalisco #artsong #classicalpiano #classicalvoice #classicalsingersofinstagram #classicalsinger #operasingersofinstagram #opera #operasinger #voicerecital #collaboration #puertorico #puertoricansinger #migente #poetry #puertoricanartist #mexico

Hitting the airwaves on Guadalajara's Radio Universidad 104.3 to discuss TONIGHT's program!!

Can't wait to share this amazing program in a gorgeous hall with my family and friends :)

What a dream week.

#guadalajara #mexico #radiouniversidad #classical #classicalsinger #operasingersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #artsong #festivaldemayo #collaborativepiano #duo #liederabend #makemusic

Hitting the airwaves on Guadalajara's Radio Universidad 104.3 to discuss TONIGHT's program!!

Can't wait to share this amazing program in a gorgeous hall with my family and friends :)

What a dream week.

#guadalajara #mexico #radiouniversidad #classical #classicalsinger #operasingersofinstagram #singersofinstagram #artsong #festivaldemayo #collaborativepiano #duo #liederabend #makemusic

International Lied Festival ZEIST

A lovely memory of our concert in Zeist, Holland last week :)

@internationaalliedfestival #classicalmusic #singersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsinger #piano #concert #lied #music

International Lied Festival ZEIST

A lovely memory of our concert in Zeist, Holland last week :)

@internationaalliedfestival #classicalmusic #singersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsinger #piano #concert #lied #music

💕32💕

More powerful, more purposeful, more myself than ever. 🤍

📸: @eros_heathen

💕32💕

More powerful, more purposeful, more myself than ever. 🤍

📸: @eros_heathen

ATARA by Chaya Czernowin

I've been worrying about this piece for months. It was originally written (perfectly so) for Sofia Jernberg. Our voices are as opposite as can be, within the soprano categorization.

This piece demands LOTS of high notes, pianissississimo, with a kind of breathy and sotto voce quality. Something Sofia's instrument is completely at home in.

Today was the first rehearsal and, while I could "swing it" it was in no way the intended character of the piece. I know what Chaya is going for, but in that range I just don't have enough flexibility for those sounds.

Immediately, my thoughts went to:

-Why did they ask ME to sing this?
-I'm a soprano, I SHOULD be able to do this!
-This is so embarrassing, what am I going to do?
-I'm not doing this piece any justice!

Then Chaya did something BEAUTIFUL.

She came to me after rehearsal, giddy with excitement, saying:

"Sophia! This is an opportunity to explore a NEW version of my piece! Your version."

She then proceeded to adjust MOST of the vocal line, rewriting it to what she found very specifically special in MY voice.
As I sang the new version for her, she smiled wide and laughed in joy, high fiving me.

"NOW you can really see the character through your eyes. In fact, it doesn't sound so different from the original. Because now the character of the piece is HONEST in your voice".

Take notes, my artist friends 🤍
THIS is a true, collaborative spirit.

🎶

ATARA - Chaya Czernowin
Sophia Burgos, Soprano
Holger Falk, Baritone
Matthias Pintscher, conductor
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

Munich, Germany

#classicalmusic #newmusic #contemporarymusic #newart #composersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsingersofinstagram #operasinger #opera #classicalsinger #munich #germany #collaboration #soprano

ATARA by Chaya Czernowin

I've been worrying about this piece for months. It was originally written (perfectly so) for Sofia Jernberg. Our voices are as opposite as can be, within the soprano categorization.

This piece demands LOTS of high notes, pianissississimo, with a kind of breathy and sotto voce quality. Something Sofia's instrument is completely at home in.

Today was the first rehearsal and, while I could "swing it" it was in no way the intended character of the piece. I know what Chaya is going for, but in that range I just don't have enough flexibility for those sounds.

Immediately, my thoughts went to:

-Why did they ask ME to sing this?
-I'm a soprano, I SHOULD be able to do this!
-This is so embarrassing, what am I going to do?
-I'm not doing this piece any justice!

Then Chaya did something BEAUTIFUL.

She came to me after rehearsal, giddy with excitement, saying:

"Sophia! This is an opportunity to explore a NEW version of my piece! Your version."

She then proceeded to adjust MOST of the vocal line, rewriting it to what she found very specifically special in MY voice.
As I sang the new version for her, she smiled wide and laughed in joy, high fiving me.

"NOW you can really see the character through your eyes. In fact, it doesn't sound so different from the original. Because now the character of the piece is HONEST in your voice".

Take notes, my artist friends 🤍
THIS is a true, collaborative spirit.

🎶

ATARA - Chaya Czernowin
Sophia Burgos, Soprano
Holger Falk, Baritone
Matthias Pintscher, conductor
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

Munich, Germany

#classicalmusic #newmusic #contemporarymusic #newart #composersofinstagram #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsingersofinstagram #operasinger #opera #classicalsinger #munich #germany #collaboration #soprano

And just like that.

LA Philharmonic debut ✅

This has been one big fever dream of a week. And I'm so grateful for every second of it.

It's crazy to think that just a week ago I was so feeling so unsure about so many things. Some productions had fallen through, as sometimes happens in freelance life. I was worried about my financial stability. I was frustrated I still wasn't working in the US as much as I wanted to. I wanted the security of home. Friends. Family. So much felt so far away.

And in one phone call, I received the most perfect opportunity.. seemingly crafted just for me.

Some very important lessons were affirmed this week.

1. My timing is perfect. Everything will unfold exactly when it is meant to. As long as I continue my practice, bettering myself, my craft, refining my purpose and intentions, it will all come.

2. You cannot mess up what is meant to be yours. If it's meant for you, it will be. And when you can recognize clearly what is meant to be yours, you can enjoy and cherish it fully.

I'm incredibly grateful to the @laphil , @zubin.mehta.official , @waltdisneyconcerthall , my friends/family showed support and everyone involved.

#laphil #zubinmehta #contemporarymusic #newmusic #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #operasingersofinstagram #classicalsingersofinstagram #losangeles #waltdisneyconcerthall #debut #soprano #music #laphilharmonic

And just like that.

LA Philharmonic debut ✅

This has been one big fever dream of a week. And I'm so grateful for every second of it.

It's crazy to think that just a week ago I was so feeling so unsure about so many things. Some productions had fallen through, as sometimes happens in freelance life. I was worried about my financial stability. I was frustrated I still wasn't working in the US as much as I wanted to. I wanted the security of home. Friends. Family. So much felt so far away.

And in one phone call, I received the most perfect opportunity.. seemingly crafted just for me.

Some very important lessons were affirmed this week.

1. My timing is perfect. Everything will unfold exactly when it is meant to. As long as I continue my practice, bettering myself, my craft, refining my purpose and intentions, it will all come.

2. You cannot mess up what is meant to be yours. If it's meant for you, it will be. And when you can recognize clearly what is meant to be yours, you can enjoy and cherish it fully.

I'm incredibly grateful to the @laphil , @zubin.mehta.official , @waltdisneyconcerthall , my friends/family showed support and everyone involved.

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