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Adriana Zabala: artistry in every phrase.(2005 MTNA National Conference Artists)(interview)(Southeastern Festival of Song)(Interview)
Although Adriana Zabala's primary pursuit is opera, she enjoys a career that spans a wide range of musical interests including song repertoire, new works, concert and oratorio, cabaret and Latin jazz, and serving as program manager and coartistic director of the Southeastern Festival of Song. Zabala will perform in concert at the 2005 MTNA National Conference. Brian Shepard, MTNA's director of marketing and public relations, shares his conversation with the gifted vocalist.
Brian Shepard: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself as a performer and what influenced you to pursue a career as a vocalist?
Adriana Zabala: "I don't remember a time in my life ...
- Opera 'Volpone' fast-paced fun; World premiere at Wolf Trap.(ARTS &...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times March 13, 2004 700+ words
...the evening. As classy Madame Erminella, mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala was authoritative, yet affecting. Her opening aria, which...wrote the libretto adapted from the Ben Jonson work. Adriana Zabala's Erminella (far right) has a defining aria for her...
- 'Rain check' recital for tenor.
- Newspaper article from: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE) February 22, 2007 700+ words
...2004 program of the Tuesday Musical Concert Series. He sang what he could. But Brownlee's colleague, mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala, performed most of the concert so Brownlee could preserve his voice. Brownlee left Omaha promising a rain check. "I...
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- Magazine article from: Opera Canada Lowe, Jim Argus, Times September 22, 2009 700+ words
...haunting lyricism. Canadian baritone Phillip Addis had real vocal presence as the regal but flustered Count. Mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala (Cherubino) was hilarious and touching, both vocally and theatrically. The comic roles were particularly well performed...
- Filene `Figaro' skillfully goes for laughs.(D)(Arts & Entertainment)(Music)
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times Ponick, T.L. August 18, 2001 700+ words
...a voice of great dignity and control, and his phrasing is impeccable In the trouser role of Cherubino, mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala gets off to a slow start in Act I. Her voice is barely audible even in the center-orchestra seats. Slight of build...
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- Newspaper article from: Saint Paul Pioneer Press (St. Paul, MN) October 30, 2006 700+ words
...splendidly by both Robert Dahlstrom's watery set and a solo as blissful and soothing as a ride down the canal, courtesy of Adriana Zabala. In most operas, the juiciest role belongs to the villain, and "The Tales of Hoffmann" allows one actor to play four...
- Celebrating the vocal arts.(Dear Reader)(Editorial)
- Magazine article from: American Music Teacher Westney, William June 1, 2009 700+ words
...of magic we live for. Griffey is not the only singer of uniqueness and quality to be showcased by MTNA. Mezzo soprano Adriana Zabala, in Seattle, Washington, in 2005, left an indelible impression with her intelligently crafted, unsentimental, spellbinding...
- YOUNG ARTISTS SUPERB IN `LA CENERENTOLA'.(Life and Arts)(Review)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Campbell, R.M. February 25, 2002 700+ words
...It is not surprising Seattle Opera is expected to sign a contract for a mainstage performance with Williamson shortly. Adriana Zabala, who had the small role of Kate Pinkerton in Seattle Opera's "Madama Butterfly" this year, was suitably sweet and...
- Wolf Trap Handels its 'Xerxes'.(ARTS)(MUSIC)
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times July 27, 2002 700+ words
...counterpoint to Mr. Maniaci's delightfully-decadent soprano voice. As Xerxes' troubled fiancee, Amastre, mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala was winsomely winning in her aviator's disguise. Small in stature, her voice is convincing and surprisingly authoritative...
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