Before the Washington National Opera’s La Cenerentola opening on Saturday (May 9, 2015), Isabel Leonard spoke with Mandolin Vision‘s Raisa Massuda about the opera, her upcoming Delos CD and more:
Mandolin Vision: Isabel, May 9th will mark your WNO debut in the title role in Rossini’s La Cenerentola. In your opinion, what makes this production stand out?
Isabel Leonard: One of the many fun aspects of this production is the costumes! Lovely geometric and almost surreal interpretations of what would have been period costumes. Very fun!
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M.V: Your new solo album of Spanish songs Preludios will be released in a few weeks. Congratulations! What inspired you to choose the genre of Spanish song for your album and what were the joys and challenges of creating this album?
Isabel Leonard: Thank you!!! As I am half Argentine, this music is all very near and dear to me. This album was all joy. Wonderful to put together and to record!
Read the full interview on the Mandolin Vision blog!
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