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New record is on its way

Last week I’ve recorded a solo part for a piece that is soon going to be revealed to the public. I think the song turned out to be highly charged, and I’m very proud of the completed work. All this time the one working his magic alongside me was Paul Dubrovsky – a composer and a performer of his incredible works. As it often happens in life, we met by a chance, and you’ll hear what this meeting resulted into very soon – just a little bit of patience!

Happy New Year!

Dear friends, 2021 has arrived at last. Despite everything, the elapsed year has given me lots of artistic moments, many new friends and ideas. I’m incredibly happy that I’ve been able to carry on working, improving myself, changing and experimenting. There is so much marvellous music in this world, interesting new performers emerging each and every day and inspiring us to keep going forward. Folks, I wish you all good health, strength, self-fulfilment and for all your wishes to come true. Happy New Year!

Do you remember, dear friends, that I’ve promised to release a new recording soon? I haven’t forgotten about it; however, “a tale is soon told, but the deed isn’t soon done”. The work is in progress, and we’ll do our best to finish the project before the end of this year. We ourselves can’t wait to have a listen to how it’s gonna turn out. Keep an eye on the new announcements, it is going to be remarkable!

Eugen Onegin in Vienna

What a wonderful day, what a wonderful mood thanks to taking part in the production of Eugene Onegin in Vienna State Opera, which started on October the 25th, 2020!

For the first time ever I have worked in a role I have not expected to undertake: as a translator from Russian to Slovak. I’ve been translating to the Bratislava philharmonic choir, invited for this particular production. Dmitri Tcherniakov was engaged as a production director, and immediately charmed everyone with his energy and super positive mood, as well as touched our souls with his unique interpretation.

Needless to say, everyone has fallen in love with handsome Onegin (Andrè Schuen) and were genuinely in awe of Lensky (Bogdan Volkov) – incredible singers with masterful acting. Incredibly artistic Larina (Helene Schneiderman), the famous Larissa Diadkova  as the nanny. “A man you trust immediately and without deliberation” – Gremin (Dimitry Ivashchenko). Anna Goryachova – Olga; a very worthy vocal and acting performance, proud of my homelanders. Unfortunately, Tamuna Gochashvili became sick the day before the opening night, and was made up for by Nicole Car, an Australian soprano, who successfully solved all the tasks in hand.

And the choir! Thank you so much for your Russian, bravi!

Oof, these were three happy weeks, in spite of constant testing and obligatory mask wearing. I love the production process so much, and it’s a pity to say goodbye already!


A new challenge

Hello friends! I’ve started an experiment, which is so far a secret, but over the course of this month the work would be finished, and you’re going to hear a new recording. At the very minimum I can guarantee you unexpected emotions, so heads up for the announcement. Have a great September!

© Elena Shatokhina

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