ES036 A Romanian Soprano Finding Her Way in the US

  Dr. Raluca Marinescu, is a Romanian-American operatic soprano, voice teacher, and pianist working on the Eastside of Seattle. She has been featured in concerts, recitals and opera productions across Europe and in the US, both as a pianist and as a soprano.  She teaches at the Chopin Academy of Music in Issaquah, WA, is education manager for the Seattle Art Song Society, and is involved with the Romanian American Chamber Concerts and Arts organization.    In the conversation, Raluca referenced singer Maria Tănase. You can learn more about Maria at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_T%C4%83nase   The music performed in this episode: The first is  Mussorgsky Field Marshal fro. Songs and Dances of Death with the wonderful pianist Ross Salvosa. The second one is a Romanian art song I performed last year called Water flower written by Tiberiu Brediceanu, with Oana Tomai playing the piano    If you’d like to get in touch with Raluca, visit her page ralucamarinescu.com. On her page you’ll find news about a summer Teen Opera/Musical Theater Camp she is running for a week in June. http://www.chopinacademy.com/faculty/dr-raluca-marinescu-voice/   Thanks for joining me, remember to leave a review. Join the Every Sing podcast group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/1711090705861666/    Every Sing on Twitter: @Every_Sing_Pod   Nancy’s website: NancyBos.net   Support this podcast through a small monthly donation and receive great rewards at https://www.patreon.com/everysing   Podcast Cover Art by Ken Feisel at kenfeiseldesign.com