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 

Riivo Kallasmaa (oboe) 

Anthony Marini (violin, principal) 

Madleen Kristen Alasi (violin) 

Helena Altmanis (viola) 

Villu Vihermäe (cello) 

Hanna-Ingrid Tominga (double bass) 

Paul Daniel (guitar) 

Saale Fischer (organ/harpsichord)  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.