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Sonya Yoncheva's fifth solo album titled The Courtesan available on CD. The record reveals the daring, courageous and provocative side of the eternal and timeless 19th century romanticized female characters. Spotlighting the conflict and tension these women bear between fulfilling the expectations of different societal roles, images, ideas and fantasies, the themes explored in this album prove to be relevant and relatable.
"Violetta, Thaïs, Manon, Mimì, Madama Butterfly, Stephana or Iris – these characters associated with the image of the Courtesan, each in a different way, yet always under the burden of perfection." (Sonya Yoncheva)
Recorded last year in Genoa, Italy with the Orchestra dell'Opera Carlo Felice Genova led by Marco Armiliato and tenor Charles Castronovo in the duets from La traviata and Thaïs.
Composers: Jules Massenet, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni, Camille Saint-Saëns, Giuseppe Verdi, Carl Orff
Artists: Sonya Yoncheva, Charles Castronovo, Orchestra dell’Opera Carlo Felice Genova
Conductor: Marco Armiliato
Label: SY11 Productions
Release Date: December 13, 2022
