Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Eva Randova was a Czech mezzo-soprano opera singer who was born on February 22, 1936, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. She was the daughter of a famous Czech opera singer, Karel Kalaš, and a pianist, Marie Kalašová. Her parents were both musicians, and they encouraged her to pursue a career in music from a young age. Randova began her musical training at the Prague Conservatory, where she studied under the guidance of Professor Jarmila Novotná. She made her debut at the National Theatre in Prague in 1958, where she performed the role of Cherubino in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." Her performance was well-received, and it marked the beginning of her successful career as an opera singer. In 1960, Randova joined the ensemble of the National Theatre in Prague, where she performed in a variety of operas, including "Carmen," "Don Giovanni," and "The Bartered Bride." She quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented mezzo-sopranos in the country, and her performances were praised for their emotional depth and technical skill. Randova's international career began in 1962 when she was invited to perform at the Salzburg Festival in Austria. She performed the role of Dorabella in Mozart's "Così fan tutte," and her performance was a huge success. She was praised for her beautiful voice and her ability to convey the complex emotions of the character. Over the next few years, Randova continued to perform at major opera houses and festivals around the world. She performed at the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Paris Opera, among others. She also performed in a number of recordings, including a highly acclaimed recording of "Carmen" with conductor Herbert von Karajan. One of Randova's most memorable performances was her portrayal of the title character in Richard Strauss's "Elektra." She performed the role at the Salzburg Festival in 1977, and her performance was widely regarded as one of the greatest interpretations of the role in modern times. She also performed the role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, where she received a standing ovation from the audience. Throughout her career, Randova received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the world of classical music. In 1970, she was awarded the title of "Artist of Merit" by the Czechoslovak government. She was also awarded the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, one of the highest honors in the Czech Republic. Randova retired from the stage in 1996, after a career that spanned nearly four decades. She continued to teach and mentor young singers, and she remained an important figure in the world of classical music until her death on February 11, 2020, at the age of 83. In conclusion, Eva Randova was a talented and accomplished mezzo-soprano opera singer who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Her performances were marked by their emotional depth and technical skill, and she was widely regarded as one of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of her generation. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence young singers around the world, and she will always be remembered as one of the greats of classical music.

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