Watching again, I have no regrets in choosing @sorayamafi.bsky.social's Gilda for @irishnationalopera.bsky.social as 2024 opera performance of the year for @theartsdesk.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6R2...

For Bury-born opera singer Soraya Mafi, there’s something particularly special about her latest role as Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute

For Bury-born opera singer Soraya Mafi, there’s something particularly special about her latest role as Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute

For Bury-born opera singer Soraya Mafi, there’s something particularly special about her latest role as Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute

On this weeks Your Manchester Extra: Ashley Stone reviewing Glorious! at Hope Mill Theatre. Isobel Donkin of Pride and Prejudice sort of. Stephen speaks to Soraya Mafi from Opera North about their The Magic Flute coming to Salford. Available now buff.ly/PBTBcnN

Looking forward to this role début! A dream role finally ticked off! And with the company that introduced me to opera 😍 @operanorth.bsky.social

Huge thanks to @davidnice.bsky.social for featuring my performance as Gilda for Irish National Opera in ‘Best of Opera 2024’ for @theartsdesk.bsky.social

As usual, there were less outstanding opera productions than concerts (going to be a bigger one), but plenty of standout performances and two rich comedies in Wexford and Dublin. A survey from self and colleagues for @theartsdesk.bsky.social theartsdesk.com/opera/best-2...

Love it when bookshops or libraries arrange their books appropriately...

Spot the composer!!! Terrible photo of the beautiful fresco on the ceiling of Tonhalle Zürich, where I performed Bach Cantatas 10 & 140 and the Magnificat in Eb with the RIAS Kammerchor a few days ago. Final concert tonight (of the tour, and of my year!!!)

Tonight on BBC Radio 3:

And last, but NEVER least - THE SOPRANO!

In light of a recent social media post, I’d like to share my own definitions on some opera terms!

🎭 Thrilled for my 3rd *Rigoletto* tonight! It's an **audio-described performance** with a pre-show **touch tour**—making opera accessible to all. Honored to be part of a company that champions inclusion. Here’s to sharing Verdi’s magic with everyone! 🌟🎶 #OperaForAll #Rigoletto

"the operatic performance of the year" @theartsdesk.bsky.social @davidnice.bsky.social The reviews are in for @sorayamafi.bsky.social's Irish National Opera debut singing Gilda in Rigoletto. Read the full review below 👇

Looking forward to my Irish début today!

The moon disguised as Saturn

Damn - wish I’d thought up something this industry suitable! 👏👏👏

Sharing some thoughts on performing the role of Gilda in the 21st Century www.instagram.com/reel/DCjURhV...

Completed a floor run this afternoon of one production of Rigoletto in Dublin, having just sung two performances of a different production in Southampton. What a mad and fabulous world I’m in right now! 🤡

Whatever Adele Thomas's travails as incoming joint CEO of WNO, she certainly makes an impact as a director. bachtrack.com/review-welsh...

First post on @bsky.app - my last Gilda for Welsh National Opera. This production has honestly been life-changing for me & I’m so grateful for every moment from being cast, entering the rehearsal room to performing on the stage. WNO is an INCREDIBLE company of wonderful artists. I love you all. 💜