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Laman Ismayilova read more Azerbaijan's mezzo-soprano Elmina Hasanova has joined
Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development
Program.
Founded in 1980, the program nurtures the most talented young
artists through training and performance opportunities.
In general, 15 opera singers from different countries were
selected to participate in the program. During the 2023/2024
theatrical season, they will be involved in performances by the
Metropolitan Opera.
Elmina Hasanova is currently in her first year in the Lindemann
Young Artist Development Program.
During the Met's 2023–24 season, she will make her company debut
as Suzy in "La Rondine" as well as to play Fenena in Nabucco.
In her interview with azernews , the young vocalist has shared the details of
her participation in the program.
Q: What is the feature of the Lindemann Young Artist
Development Program?
A: Lindemann Young Artist Development Program
is one of the few that allows young opera artists to work with
professionals (conductors, directors, vocal teachers) and directly
take part in performances, along with world opera singers. So, for
example, I have already received an invitation to play Suzy in
Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Rondine" as well as to embody Fenena in
Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Nabucco". A chance to debut at one of the
most renowned opera houses is not given to everyone, even to an
accomplished opera singer. And of course, the program has all sorts
of benefits, such as breathing, acting classes, stage movement
lessons and even pilates to keep the opera singer in good
shape.
Q: What are the criteria for selecting the program
participants?
A: Thanks to winning the international
competition in Batumi, Georgia, I had a chance to meet with one of
the jury chairmen - Melissa Wegner, who is the executive director
of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, as well as the
Laffont Competition. So, I received an invitation to the final
audition at the Metropolitan Opera. I can't say exactly by what
criteria, but I'm sure that the entire MetOpera team is constantly
expanding and opening up new, promising young opera artists to the
world, which cannot but rejoice.
Q: What does this mean for you personally and what
prospects does participation in the program open for
you?
A: For me, participation in the Lindemann Young
Artist Development Program is a golden ticket to the opera world.
For me, it is a huge chance to professionally grow and learn more
about opera art from more experienced opera singers. The life
itself in one of the largest cities in the world makes you move
much faster than your usual pace, which can play into your hands,
both professionally and in personal life.
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