Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

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Orchestral

 

 

Symphony

 

Lilli Paasikivi is a renowned Finnish mezzo-soprano and opera singer. She was born on August 27, 1961, in Helsinki, Finland. Her parents were both musicians, and her father was a conductor. Paasikivi grew up in a musical family and started singing at a young age. She attended the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where she studied voice and graduated with a degree in music. Paasikivi made her professional debut in 1989 at the Finnish National Opera, where she performed the role of Cherubino in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." Her performance was well-received, and she quickly became a rising star in the opera world. She went on to perform in several other productions at the Finnish National Opera, including the roles of Carmen in Bizet's "Carmen" and Eboli in Verdi's "Don Carlos." In 1993, Paasikivi made her international debut at the Royal Opera House in London, where she performed the role of Dorabella in Mozart's "Così fan tutte." Her performance was a huge success, and she was praised for her rich, warm voice and her ability to convey emotion through her singing. This performance marked the beginning of Paasikivi's international career, and she went on to perform in several other major opera houses around the world. One of Paasikivi's most notable performances was in 1998, when she performed the role of Kostelnička in Janáček's "Jenůfa" at the Finnish National Opera. Her performance was widely acclaimed, and she was awarded the Finnish State Prize for Music for her portrayal of the character. This was a significant achievement for Paasikivi, as the Finnish State Prize for Music is one of the most prestigious awards in the Finnish music industry. Paasikivi has also performed in several other notable productions, including the role of Amneris in Verdi's "Aida" at the Royal Opera House in London and the role of Azucena in Verdi's "Il trovatore" at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. She has worked with some of the most renowned conductors and directors in the opera world, including Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Antonio Pappano, and Peter Sellars. In addition to her opera career, Paasikivi is also a respected concert singer. She has performed in several major concert halls around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Carnegie Hall in New York. She has also recorded several albums, including a collection of Finnish art songs and a recording of Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde." Paasikivi has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In addition to the Finnish State Prize for Music, she has been awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal, which is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a Finnish citizen. She has also been awarded the Order of the Lion of Finland, which is the highest honor that can be awarded to a civilian in Finland. Paasikivi is known for her powerful voice, her emotional depth, and her ability to connect with audiences through her performances. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of her generation and has left a lasting impact on the opera world.

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