The vibrant canzone “O Sole Mio”, the sentimental “Mamma”, or the charming “Santa Lucia” are just some of the reference titles with which the tenor Ştefan von Korch and the baritone Adrian Mărcan will appreciate the honor and the famous woman in the scheduled “O SOLE MIO” concert on March 29 at Sala Dalles, from 7:00 p.m. The show, which is part of the MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA series of events, proposes a sound journey through the beloved arias, canzonettes and zarzuelas, with a special emphasis on passionate and intense interpretation.
The tenor Ştefan von Korch says: “This concert is for us a unique opportunity to celebrate femininity and beauty through lyrical art. The audience will have the chance to experience strong emotions and let themselves be carried away by the charm of an evening dedicated to eternal grace and inspiration – the woman“.
So, on March 29th, you are invited to enjoy a remarkable show and celebrate women and femininity in a select event, where Stefan von Korch, known for his unmistakable acutes and enchanting stage presence, will captivate the audience with interpretations of some arias famous, and Adrian Mărcan, with his distinct baritone timbre, will offer a performance of subtle elegance, in tune with the noble and anniversary atmosphere of the evening. At the piano will be Alexandru Burcă – a reference name on the profile scene.
Tickets for the O SOLE MIO concert can be found on Eventim.ro and IaBilet.ro.
About the Protagonists:
Stefan von Korch (Tenor)
With a career on the rise, nationally and internationally, Stefan von Korch is acclaimed for his remarkable acutes, which also allow him to approach the role of Arturo Talbot, from the opera “I Puritani” by Vicenzo Bellini, the highest score written for the male voice.
On March 27, two days before the concert in Bucharest, the tenor Ştefan von Korch will be present on the stage of the Târgu-Mureş Philharmonic, where he will perform the symphonic vocal work Stabat Mater, one of the jewels of Giacommo Rossini's repertoire, considered a demonstration of virtuosity for any tenor. And also on the national level, she recently performed at the Opera in Iaşi, in the sparkling role of Camille de Jolidon, in The Merry Widow 2.0 directed by Andrei Șerban, at the Romanian Opera in Timisoara in the production of The Merry Widow by Mario Di Carlo.
In the course of 2023, the tenor made the hearts of the spectators vibrate with masterful interpretations of the score specific to his voice in Carmina Burana, for which he is considered a standard, and he was the only Romanian soloist in a tour of 27 cities in China. Other milestones in his career include famous roles in operas and operettas presented on the biggest stages in Romania: “The Barber of Seville”, “The Elixir of Love” and “Falstaff” (Bucharest National Opera), “Rigoletto,” “The Merry Widow” and “The Merry Widow 2.0” (Iasi National Opera), “I Puritani” (national premiere) “Rigoletto” and “The Barber of Seville” (Romanian Opera Cluj-Napoca) and others.
Adrian Mărcan (Baritone)
Adrian Mărcan is a baritone of the Bucharest National Opera with a vast national and international activity. He conquered the audience with interpretations full of sensitivity, depth and vigor, and among his successful roles are Don Giovanni in “Don Giovanni”, Figaro in “The Barber of Seville”, Count Almaviva in “The Marriage of Figaro”, Marcello in “La Bohème,” Belcore from “The Elixir of Love”, Enrico from “Lucia di Lammermoor”, Germont from “La Traviata”, Rodrigo di Posa from “Don Carlo”, Contele di Luna from “Il Trovatore” or Escamillo from “Carmen “etc.
In addition to the artistic activity in the country, he supported numerous tours abroad with the works from Brașov, Cluj, Iasi, Craiova in countries such as: Germany, Austria, Italy, Norway, Spain, Holland, Albania, Great Britain, but also in Japan .
Alexandru Burcă (Pianist)
Alexandru Burcă is a pianist at the Operetta and Musical Theater 'Ion Dacian' in Bucharest. Laureate of numerous international competitions. He gave concerts and recitals at the Romanian Athenaeum, the “George Enescu” International Festival, Romanian Television, the Romanian Broadcasting Society, the Bucharest Municipal Museum – the Suțu Palace, the “George Cavadia” Philharmonic, the Bacau Philharmonic, the National Art Museum, Kazakstan, Russia, Moldova , France, Germany, Portugal, Norway, Italy, Canada.
About MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
The O SOLE MIO concert is part of the MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA by Allegro Productions event series. The concerts are intended to offer the public the joy of meeting representative names of the lyric scene, in a smaller setting, which offers a different perspective on the artistic act compared to the one on the imposing stage of the opera. Spectators are invited to admire their favorite soloists in a select atmosphere, complemented by a chamber accompaniment, which highlights the performers in a warm and personal light.
