Debut with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra

Exciting news: I will be performing Mozart Requiem as a Soprano Soloist with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Lockington, November 22 & 23, at 8PM, DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids, MI

For tickets and more information, click here GR Symphony Orchestra

Primadonna/Ariadne

As Primadonna in Ariadne auf Naxos - UM Opera Theatre

April 13 Performance has been RESCHEDULED to April 26

Please note the change of date, time and location of the originally scheduled April 13th DMA recital.

I will be a featured soloist on Matthew Brower, Collaborative pianist, recital on Friday, April 26 at 7PM at the First Congregational Church, 608 E William St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Press Review of Ariadne

"And if that is how Ms. Chekhovskaya sounds when she’s sick, one can only wonder at her full powers." - Ann Arbor Press

"When guest conductor Kamal Khan (visiting from South Africa) first emerged, baton in hand, he announced that Antonina Chekhovskaya, the soprano scheduled to sing the part of Ariadne, had a head cold and might not be able to perform the entire show. Since the opera has been double cast, another Ariadne was available if necessary, but the show went on as planned. And if that is how Ms. Chekhovskaya sounds when she’s sick, one can only wonder at her full powers. As the lovesick Ariadne, abandoned on the desert island of Naxos by Theseus after helping him defeat the Minotaur in the labyrinth, her scenes are mesmerizing. Shrouded in black fabric, sometimes projecting from a completely prone position, she begs for death to the accompaniment of melancholy violins. She is attended by three dreadlocked sea nymphs whose voices blend like rolling waves, while shades of the underworld reach their hands up around Ariadne from the floor. Chekhovskaya’s desperate longing is entirely convincing."

To read the rest of the article:
Ann Arbor.com press review

Ariadne auf Naxos

I will be performing the title role of Ariadne auf Naxos Friday, March 29 - 8PM and Sunday, March 31 - 4PM at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre with the University of Michigan opera theatre, directed by Kay Castaldo and conducted by Kamal Khan. 

Featured soloist at the U-M faculty recital, Jeffrey Lyman

Soprano Soloist with UPO

Chekhovskaya will be performing Mendelssohn's "Hear my prayer... O for the wings of a dove" with the University Philharmonic Orchestra and University Choir conducted by Dr. Eugene Rogers on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 8PM at the historic Hill Auditorium.

Interesting fact: Hill Auditorium celebrates its 100th birthday this season. 

Winner of the Ann Arbor Friends of Opera Voice Competition

Saturday, February 2, 2013, Antonina Chekhovskaya was named the winner of the Friends of Opera Voice Competition. In addition to the award, Chekhovskaya will be represented by the Friends of Opera in a public recital that will be held sometime in late Spring at the Kerrytown Concert House. Check back for the recital date. 

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