Conducting Recital = Success

I had an amazing time preparing and conducting some of the best musicians at the University of Michigan School of Music. I learned so much and we had many great moments of real music making!

Dress Rehearsal: Mozart Coronation Mass

Concert: January 29, 2013

Donna Elvira

Interview/Review with the Michigan Daily

by Akshay Seth on recently performed Don Giovanni

Audiences also reacted positively to the quirky and often volatile Donna Elvira, a betrayed lover of Giovanni’s who set out to prevent the troublemaker from causing any more mischief. Her portrayal in the song “Flee from the traitor!” brought many in the packed auditorium to their feet. The character is portrayed by Antonina Chekhovskaya, a graduate student studying music. When describing her role, Chekhovskaya alluded to Elvira’s deeply conflicted nature.“Donna Elvira is an interesting character to play because she’s so layered.” Chekhovskaya said. “She hates what Don Giovanni does but only because she loves him so deeply.”

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Mozart's music probes human psyche in Don Giovanni

Solo with Orpheus Singers

I will be performing Mozart's Laudate Dominum from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore (KV 339) with the University of Michigan Orpheus Singers and Orchestra on Sunday, December 9th 2012 at 3PM at Stamps Auditorium, Ann Arbor, MI.

Don Giovanni Press Review

Opening night of Don Giovanni at the University of Michigan - Nov. 8, 2012. "Soprano Antonina Chekhovskaya was solid in her performance as Donna Elvira, often commanding the stage when she sang." - Ann Arbor Press

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Ann Arbor Press Review of Don Giovanni

Don Giovanni performance dates

I will be singing as Donna Elvira on Thursday, November 8 at 7:30pm and Saturday, November 10 at 8:00pm in Power Center, Ann Arbor, MI. BUY TICKETS NOW

Ariadne Auf Naxos

Great News! I will be singing the title role of Ariadne Auf Naxos with the University of Michigan Opera Theatre, March 28-31 at the Mendelssohn Theatre. The opera will be conducted by Kamal Khan and directed by Kay Castaldo. 

Donna Elvira in Mozart's Don Giovanni

Don Giovanni

Nov. 8,9,10, & 11; 7:30pm, 8:00 pm, 8:00pm, 2:00pm,  Power Center

An opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Directed by Robert Swedberg Conducted by Christopher Lees A legendary lover makes one too many notches on his bedpost in this opera masterpiece. Sung in Italian with projected translations. Power Center • Nov. 8 - 11, 2012 University Opera Theatre & University Symphony Orchestra 

League Ticket Office 734.764.2538. Reserved seating $26/$20/$10 with student ID
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Featured Soloist at the Grand Night for Singing Concert

A Grand Night For Singing

Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 7:30pm, Hill Auditorium

Single tickets available starting September 4, 2012. An event highlighting all facets of singing at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, this fast-paced concert presents performances by the Chamber Choir, University Choir, Orpheus Singers, Women’s Glee Club, Men’s Glee Club, the Department of Musical Theatre, and the University Opera Theatre. League Ticket Office 734.764.2538. Reserved Seating $18/$12/$8/$5
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Recital - Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

I am thrilled to announce my Degree Recital with Steve McGhee at the piano.
Location: Britton recital hall, School of Music - University of Michigan.
Program includes art songs, arias of Dvořak, Tchaikovsky, Bellini, Faure & Puccini and more!