The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is set to host the highly anticipated Australian debut of Japanese soprano Yukie Sato in their upcoming concert series, Handel's House.
Known for her technical brilliance, musicality, and charismatic stage presence, Sato will grace the stage with a selection of Handel’s most beloved arias. The concerts will take place at Sydney’s City Recital Hall from 30 August – 7 September, Brisbane’s Queensland Performing Arts Centre on 10 September, and the Melbourne Recital Centre from 12 – 15 September.
Sato’s performance will be a rare opportunity for Australian audiences to experience her dramatic interpretation of Handel’s arias, which explore themes of love, angst, and revenge. Highlights include Ombre pallide and Tornami a vagheggiar from the much-loved Alcina, a tale of enchantment and betrayal that captivated English audiences when it premiered in 1735.
Yukie Sato and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
- Sydney’s City Recital Hall, 30 August – 7 September
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane, 10 September
- Melbourne Recital Centre, 12 – 15 September
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Yukie Sato is celebrated for her artistry, having performed as a soloist at major music festivals and with acclaimed early music ensembles like Ensemble Gilles Binchois and Mala Punica. With a repertoire that spans from the medieval to the classical era, she brings a unique blend of historical knowledge and emotional intensity to her performances.
Soprano Yukie Sato expressed her excitement about the collaboration, saying, “I’m thrilled to work with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra on this extraordinary program of Handel arias. These pieces perfectly match the agility and lightness of my voice, and I look forward to taking Australian audiences on a journey through a full spectrum of human emotions.”
Artistic Director Paul Dyer shared his enthusiasm for Sato’s Australian debut: “It is truly a privilege to bring Yukie Sato to Australia for the first time to perform with the Orchestra. The carefully curated program for Handel’s House will undoubtedly showcase her exquisite voice and outstanding theatricality that connects deeply with the characters she portrays.”
This collaboration promises to be a highlight of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s season, offering a unique opportunity to witness the extraordinary talent of Yukie Sato as she brings Handel’s masterpieces to life.
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