Concert | Opéra Soirée 🎼
A showcase performance before Kenya’s rising stars depart to perform at the OperAffinity Festival in Italy that will take place from 8th to 15th September in Todi, Umbria. A unique opportunity to experience world class opera performances in Nairobi. Registration required.
OperAffinity is an international cultural organization committed to artistic excellence, inclusive opportunity, and global cooperation through opera and classical music. It provides professional development, performance platforms, and mentorship for emerging musicians from around the world.
Laetitia Ruccolo is French Italian pianist and a leading opera repetiteur, regularly engaged by companies including the Metropolitan Opera and Mascarade Opera Studio in Florence. She is co-founder of Bare Opera in New York. A multilingual artist, she has performed internationally as both soloist and collaborative pianist, appearing at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and alongside artists including Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Joshua Bell.
Breana Stillman is an Australian soprano based in Italy, known for her rich lyric voice, expressive artistry, and captivating stage presence. She is also the Founder and Artistic Director of OperAffinity. She has performed across Europe, the UK, and Australia.
Mariah Gichu is a Kenyan soprano, vocal coach, and music director. She holds a master’s degree in musical arts (Performance) from The Technical University of Kenya and has appeared in productions such as Amahl and the Night Visitors, Nyanga, and The Sound of Music. She is Director of the St. Veronica Parish Choir and Assistant Director of Bel Canto Chorus Nairobi, while also teaching at Kenton College and Mpesa Foundation Academy.
Macharia Kelvin Njoroge is a gifted Kenyan baritone. He holds a First-Class BA (Hons) in Music from the University of Nottingham, where he won over ten awards and recognition. Trained by Guildhall alumnus Richard Howarth, Macharia’s voice has been praised by the British Youth Opera for its “strong, operatic sound with real beauty.” Macharia continues to captivate audiences with a versatile repertoire encompassing opera, art song, oratorio, and spirituals while championing excellence and accessibility in classical music.
Une représentation exceptionnelle avant le départ des étoiles montantes du Kenya pour se produire au Festival OperAffinity en Italie, qui se tiendra du 8 au 15 septembre à Todi, en Ombrie. Une occasion unique de vivre à Nairobi des performances lyriques de classe mondiale.
OperAffinity est une organisation culturelle internationale engagée en faveur de l’excellence artistique, de l’égalité des chances et de la coopération mondiale à travers l’opéra et la musique classique. Elle offre aux jeunes musiciens du monde entier des opportunités de développement professionnel, des plateformes de représentation et un accompagnement par le mentorat.
