Händeli gala

Thu, 11 December 19.00 Estonia Concert Hall

Fri, 12 December 19.00 Vanemuine Concert Hall

Handel Gala

Maria Listra (soprano)

Ray Chenez (countertenor)

Early music ensemble Floridante

Principal: Anthony Marini

Ray Chenez, an American countertenor based in Paris, enthralls audiences worldwide with his powerful vocals and artistic range on both opera and concert stages. His voice showcases a rare combination of beauty, strength, and flexibility. Though he specializes in baroque and contemporary music, he has also made a significant impact in operas by Mozart, Rossini, and composers of the Romantic era. A skilled actor, Chenez delivers compelling performances in both male and female roles.

Maria Listra, a highly regarded Estonian vocalist, showcases a notably diverse career, spanning operatic roles and concert performances. 1 She is especially acclaimed for her renditions of both early and contemporary musical works. The Handel opera and oratorio gala offers listeners captivating melodies, dynamic duets, and enduring instrumental interludes.