"Nessun Dorma" extraordinary concert with tenors Ştefan von Korch and Alin Stoica at Dalles Hall on September 23rd

Autumn brings the concert in which the effervescent horizon of operetta will meet the richness and drama of opera. Tenors Ştefan von Korch and Alin Stoica, along with pianist Alexandru Burcă will delight the audience with a brilliant selection of works in which they have gathered stormy applause on major stages in the country or abroad. The concert will be an incursion among landmark arias, but also among beloved canzonets and famous pieces that awaken high feelings.

The tenor Ştefan von Korch, the promoter of the Musical Extravaganza concerts, says: "We invite you to discover or rediscover a selection of very well-known pieces, which we want to give to the public and beyond the stage on which they were consecrated. We invite both those who love opera and operetta, as well as those who have not yet discovered its richness."

While tenor Ştefan von Korch is recognized for his extraordinary high notes and is acclaimed for appearances in lyrical roles par excellence, tenor Alin Stoica is described as "a tenor with a colossal voice the likes of which hasn't been heard in a while on Romanian stages and beyond," and is appreciated for his dramatic strength, so the musical encounter of the two soloists promises to be truly memorable.

## ABOUT THE SOLOISTS

** Ştefan von Korch – Tenor  **

With an exponential, national and international evolution, Ştefan von Korch started the year on the stage of the Transylvania State Philharmonic, in Carmina Burana, his "signature" work, in which he debuted last year on the stage of the prestigious Palermo Classica Festival

Ştefan von Korch ended 2024 with notable appearances at the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre, at the Sala Palatului and at the Philharmonic Orchestras in Târgu-Mureş and Timişoara, and monthly he elaborates musical stories, in the concert season Musical Extravaganza. 

 Throughout last year, he performed on the stage of the Târgu-Mureș Philharmonic the vocal-symphonic work Stabat Mater by G. Rossini, considered a demonstration of virtuosity for any tenor, and the work Lobgesang by F. Mendelssohn. He was invited to the Iași Opera, in the sparkling role of Camille de Jolidon, from The Merry Widow 2.0 directed by Andrei Șerban, and to the Romanian Opera in Timișoara in the production of The Merry Widow signed by Mario Di Carlo.

In 2023, the tenor made the hearts of the audience vibrate with masterful interpretations of the score specific to his voice from Carmina Burana, for which he is considered a benchmark, and was the only Romanian soloist in a tour of 27 cities in China. Other milestones in his career include leading roles in operas and operettas presented on the biggest stages in Romania: "The Barber of Seville", "The Elixir of Love" and "Falstaff" (Bucharest National Opera), "Rigoletto," "The Merry Widow" and "The Merry Widow 2.0" (Iași National Opera), "I Puritani" (national premiere) "Rigoletto" and "The Barber of Seville" (Cluj-Napoca Romanian Opera) and others.

Alin Stoica - Tenor

Alin Stoica is the only Romanian tenor who, at the end of last year, performed in the Christmas concert at the Vatican and was the Pope's guest in a private meeting. The soloist is also the only holder in Romania of the Luciano Pavarotti award. On the stage of the National Opera in Bucharest he stands out in "La Traviata", "Carmen" or "La Boheme."

The "Luciano Pavarotti" award obtained in 2017 was handed to him by the wife of the famous tenor, Nicoletta Mantovani, along with the 2nd prize and the audience award "Vota la voce" both obtained at the festival in Sarzana, Italy. Due to this success, tenor Alin Stoica received the invitation to sing at the commemorative concert on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the disappearance of Luciano Pavarotti at the Arena di Verona alongside famous names from the music world such as: Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Andrea Bocelli, Il Volo, Eros Ramazzotti, soprano Angela Gheorghiu and others.

Over time, the artist perfected his vocal training with tenor Ionel Voineag and tenor Marius Budoiu, participated in the Masterclasses of Rockwell Blake and Liora Maurer (Metropolitan Opera, New York), of Mariana Nicolesco and other specialists.

Stephanie Radu – Soprano

The soprano, with a charming appearance and a voice that caresses souls, is a graduate of Music Pedagogy - academic choir conducting, and dedicated 8 years to the study of classical and contemporary ballet. In 2024, she was among the finalists of the Christmas competition at the Vatican with her own composition " Regalo di Natale, " composed in 10 minutes of inspiration and recorded over 1 million views for the song's clip " Te uită, cocorii. "

From the colorful role in "Charmed Flatulence", to appearances in Disney shows, the young soprano has appearances that do not go unnoticed. The soloist's record includes numerous awards at light music, classical singing, ballet and piano competitions, as well as diplomas of excellence from the Turkish and Ukrainian embassies. She has sung in numerous countries, including: Slovenia, Ukraine, Germany, Spain, Bulgaria, France, Turkey, etc.

**Alexandru Burcă (Pianist) **

Alexandru Burcă brings brilliance to the piano scores of numerous performances of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre in Bucharest, is the stage partner of actress Oana Pellea in the show "Callas," presented on the stage of the National Opera in Bucharest and pianist in many other performances of the institution, delights the audience with magical touches of the piano keys in musicals like "Mamma Mia" and "Shrek" and signed the music for the production "Ileana the Brave."

She has performed concerts and recitals at the Romanian Athenaeum, the 'George Enescu' International Festival, Romanian Television, the Romanian Broadcasting Society, the Bucharest Municipality Museum – Șuțu Palace, the 'George Cavadia' Philharmonic, the Bacau Philharmonic, the National Museum of Art, Kazakhstan, Russia, Moldova, France, Germany, Portugal, Norway, Italy, Canada.

About the season Musical Extravaganza

Musical Extravaganza Season. The concerts aim to offer the public the joy of meeting representative names of the lyrical scene, in a more intimate setting, which offers a different perspective on the artistic act compared to that of the imposing opera stage, but also to bring the classical genre closer to audiences of all ages.  Spectators are invited to admire their favorite soloists in a select atmosphere, complemented by a chamber accompaniment, which highlights the performers in a warm and personal light.

The events are hosted at Sala Dalles, a choice that is no coincidence. The protagonists of Musical Extravaganza invite the public to a space with tradition and history in the cultural landscape and take the stage on which, over time, great musicians such as George Enescu (26 concerts), Dinu Lipatti, Mihai Jora, Ionel Perlea, Ion Voicu or Virginia Zeani have performed. 

To stay updated on upcoming events, we invite you to the Musical Extravaganza page.