Big voices and big hearts: Verdi Requiem in Amsterdam

Par Jenny Camilleri, 17 mai 2015

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Critique faite à Royal Theater Carré, Amsterdam, le 16 mai 2015

Verdi, Requiem

North Netherlands Orchestra

Boudewijn Jansen, Direction

Eva-Maria Westbroek, Soprano

Frank van Aken, Ténor

Jaco Huijpen, Basse

Tania Kross, Soprano

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****1

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**111

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*****

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*****

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Jenny Camilleri

After completing her postgraduate studies in psychology at the University of Toronto, Jenny moved to Amsterdam, where she enjoys singing in amateur choirs. She loves all genres of classical vocal music, especially nineteenth and early twentieth century Italian and German opera and art songs.