Romelia Lichtenstein, also Romelia Assenowa-Lichtenstein (12 March 1962 in Sofia) is a German opera, operetta, oratorio, lied and concert soprano. After an apprenticeship as children's nurse she studied vocals at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig.[1] In June 2012 she was appointed Kammersängerin by the city of Halle.[1]

Awards

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  • 1990: First prize in the Young Opera Singers competition[1]
  • 1998: best opera singer by magazine Opernwelt[1]
  • 2016: Handel Prize der Stadt Halle an der Saale.[2]

Discography

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  • Georg Friedrich Händel, Admeto, 2 DVDs + 2 CDs, Arthaus Musik
  • Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf, Giob (Oratorium), CD, cpo
  • Engelbert Humperdinck, Hänsel und Gretel, DVD, NCA*

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Von der Kinderkrankenschwester zum Opernstar: Romelia Lichtenstein". Ostholsteiner Anzeiger (in German). Flensburg. 7 July 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. ^ Lange, Joachim (24 May 2016). "Bezaubernde Stimme. Sängerin Romelia Lichtenstein erhält Händel-Preis". Mitteldeutsche Zeitung (in German). Halle. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
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