Pearls of Opera

"Pearls of Opera" is a concert presenting arias and duets from the repertoire of world opera and operetta. The programme includes, among others, "Casta Diva", "O mio babbino caro" and "Al pensar", as well as other technically demanding compositions.

Katarzyna Czekanowska (soprano) is a laureate of international vocal competitions, including first prize winner at the Cambridge Singers' Competition in 2024. Her rare voice type, wide range and exceptional breathing technique allow her to perform both lyrical and dramatic repertoire. She performs in many European countries, leads masterclasses and serves on the juries of international vocal competitions.

Darya Yeliseyeva (flute) is a laureate of numerous international competitions. She graduated from the Belarusian State Academy of Music, studied at the Regional Conservatory in Aubervilliers in Paris and completed an internship at the International Summer Academy in Nice under Prof. Philippe Bernold of the Paris National Conservatory. For five years she worked as a soloist with the Belarusian State Philharmonic and performed in over one hundred solo concerts.

Anastasia Bouria (piano) is a laureate of awards at many international competitions, including the VIII Stockholm International Music Competition. For two decades she was associated with the Belarusian State Academy of Music as a pedagogue and répétiteur. In 2022 she co-founded the chamber ensemble Alba Music Trio in Wrocław. She is also co-author of the textbook "A Musical Journey with Ales and Paulinka" for learning to play the piano.