Performers:
Maria Listra (soprano)Ray Chenez (countertenor)
Early music ensemble Floridante:
Riivo Kallasmaa (oboe)
Anthony Marini (violin, principal)
Madleen Kristen Alasi (violin)
Helena Altmanis (viola)
Villu Vihermäe (cello)
Hanna-Ingrid Tominga (double bass)
Paul Daniel (guitar)
Saale Fischer (organ/harpsichord)
Ray Chenez, an American countertenor based in Paris, enthralls audiences worldwide with his powerful vocals and artistic range on both opera and concert stages. His voice showcases a rare combination of beauty, strength, and flexibility. Though he specializes in baroque and contemporary music, he has also made a significant impact in operas by Mozart, Rossini, and composers of the Romantic era. A skilled actor, Chenez delivers compelling performances in both male and female roles.
Maria Listra, a highly regarded Estonian vocalist, showcases a notably diverse career, spanning operatic roles and concert performances. 1 She is especially acclaimed for her renditions of both early and contemporary musical works. The Handel opera and oratorio gala offers listeners captivating melodies, dynamic duets, and enduring instrumental interludes.

