Sopranos

Alfia Khamidullina

In the choir since 2012

In 2008, Alfia Khamidullina graduated from the Aukhadeev Kazan music college (department of choir conducting). In 2013, she graduated from the Zhiganov Kazan State Conservatory, where she had studied choir conducting.

In 2007–2012, she was a member of the State chamber choir of Tatarstan.

Since 2012, Alfia Khamidullina has been a member of the musicAeterna choir. As a soloist, she took part in the following concert performances at the Perm Opera: Puccini’s “Sister Angelica” (First alms sister) and “Tosca” (Shepherd Boy), as well as Weill’s “Happy End” (Mary).

In 2017, Alfia sang the Girl’s part in the Russian premiere of the “Wedding” a capella opera by Anna Sokolović. In 2018, she sang the Hour of the Day’s part in “Phaëton”, a co-production by the Perm Opera and the Royal Opera of Versailles, directed and conducted by Vincent Dumestre.

Alfia Khamidullina took part in the presentation of the “Dau” cinema project (Paris, January and February 2019).

She is also a member of the “musicAeterna 4” female vocal quartet (formerly known as Jazz Aeterna).

HOW DID YOU GET INTO MUSIC?

There had been no professional musicians in my lineage, but my parents were always singing or playing musical instruments. Thus, I have been singing since early childhood. My parents often jokingly say that I had started to intonate earlier than I learned to talk. I am one of those who cannot imagine life without music. If I were not a singer, I would probably be a composer. To me, music is a means of self-expression. Sometimes, I cannot put my emotions into words but can convey them through singing.

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO AT HOME?

It depends on the mood. Right now, I have Radiohead playing in my headphones. I like rock and electronic music. I have also been listening to a lot of folk music lately. But sometimes, all I want to hear is silence and the rustling of leaves under my feet.

HOW DO YOU RELAX AFTER BIG PROJECTS?

In fact, having a project end usually makes me a bit sad, as I get a feeling of emptiness inside me. A great way to cope with it is to spend time with friends. Starting something new right away is even better. You always need to have a goal to reach: that is when your mood improves and ideas start coming to you. I like being constantly engaged in work.

WHAT DO YOU VALUE THE MOST IN YOUR WORK?

Something that many people cannot afford: the opportunity to think things through, hear myself, and understand something about the world and my place in it. Creative work is instrumental in expanding one’s perception of the world.

musicAeterna choir events

April 26, 20:00

St. Petersburg | Nevsky, 62

Ο ῎Αγγελος ἐβόα: musicAeterna byzantina and musicAeterna Concert

Choral concert

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April 27, 20:00

St. Petersburg | Nevsky, 62

Ο ῎Αγγελος ἐβόα: musicAeterna byzantina and musicAeterna Concert

Choral concert

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May 7, 20:00

St. Petersburg | Nevsky, 62

Concert of the musicAeterna Choir. The sacred music of Poulenc and Britten

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An event of Diaghilev Festival

June 13, 20:00

Perm | House of Music (Shpagin plant)

Hændel. A Dedication Ceremony to George Frideric Handel. Opening concert of the festival

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)

Augelletti, ruscelletti, aria of Mary Cleophas from the oratorio La Resurrezione, HWV 47 (1708)

Zadok the Priest, Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 (1727)

E pur così in un giorno – Piangerò la sorte mia, recitative and aria of Cleopatra from the opera Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17 (1724)

Welcome as the Dawn of Day, duet from the oratorio Solomon, HWV 67 (1749)

Disserratevi, o porte d’Averno, aria of the Angel from the oratorio The Resurrection (La Resurrezione), HWV 47 (1708)

Ah! Crudel nel pianto mio, aria of Armida from the opera Rinaldo, HWV 78 (1711)

Overture to the opera Agrippina, HWV 6 (1709–1710)

Sarabande from the Partita in G major for solo harpsichord, HWV 450 (1700–1705)

De torrente in via bibet, duet with chorus from the psalm Dixit Dominus, HWV 232 (1707)

Oh, Let the Merry Bells Ring Round, aria with chorus from the oratorio L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55 (1740)

Piangete sì, piangete, aria of Mary Cleophas from the oratorio La Resurrezione, HWV 47 (1708)

As With Rosy Steps the Morn, recitative and aria of Irene from the oratorio Theodora, HWV 68 (1750)

Alla Hornpipe, No. 2 from Water Music Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349 (1716–1717)

Pena tiranna, aria of Dardano from the opera Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11 (1715)

Amarti sì vorrei, aria of Agilea from the opera Teseo, HWV 9 (1713)

Fermati! / No, crudel!, duet of Armida and Rinaldo from the opera Rinaldo, HWV 78 (1711)

He Saw the Lovely Youth, chorus from the oratorio Theodora, HWV 68 (1750)

Ah! Stigie larve — Vaghe pupille, recitative and aria of Orlando from the opera Orlando, HWV 31 (1733)

Oh Love Divine, Thou Source of Fame, chorus from the oratorio Theodora, HWV 68 (1750)

Performers:
musicAeterna orchestra and choir
musicAeterna Dance company
artists from the Anton Rubinstein Academy

Conductor – Teodor Currentzis

An event of Diaghilev Festival

June 14, 20:00