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'''Yelena Dudochkin''' (born 1976) is a [[Ukrainian-American]] [[soprano]] known for her "gorgeous, expressive and rich voice...a true pearl of the opera"(Voice of America)<ref name=voa/> and her "dramatic intelligence" (Boston Globe).
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'''Yelena Dudochkin''' (born 1976) is a [[soprano]] known for her "gorgeous, expressive and rich voice...a true pearl of the opera" (Voice of America)<ref name=voa/> and her "dramatic intelligence" (Boston Globe).{{ Citation needed | date = August 2023 }}


==Biography==
==Biography==
Dudochkin was born in [[Kyiv]] in 1976, the daughter of an [[oil and gas]] engineer and a [[concert pianist]]. She immigrated to the [[United States]] at the age of 10. As a child, she studied [[piano]] which she pursued further at the [[Juilliard School]] while also a student at [[Columbia University]]. Dudochkin worked at [[Morgan Stanley]], where her team was twice recognized as the top sector analyst team by ''[[Institutional Investor (magazine)|Institutional Investor]]''. Dudochkin simultaneously started her vocal training at the [[Manhattan School of Music]]. In 2009, Yelena won a principal role in ''[[The Nose (opera)|The Nose]]'' by [[Dmitri Shostakovich|Shostakovich]] with [[Opera Boston]] in her first ever audition.
Dudochkin was born in [[Kiev]] in 1976, the daughter of an [[oil and gas]] engineer and a [[concert pianist]]. She immigrated to the [[United States]] at the age of 10. As a child, she studied [[piano]] which she pursued further at the [[Juilliard School]] while also a student at [[Columbia University]]. Dudochkin worked at [[Morgan Stanley]], where her team was twice recognized as the top sector analyst team by ''[[Institutional Investor (magazine)|Institutional Investor]]''. Dudochkin simultaneously started her vocal training at the [[Manhattan School of Music]]. In 2009, Yelena won a principal role in ''[[The Nose (opera)|The Nose]]'' by [[Dmitri Shostakovich|Shostakovich]] with [[Opera Boston]] in her first ever audition.


==Career==
==Career==
Dudochkin launched her career as a [[soprano]], debuting with [[Opera Boston]] in the New England premier of ''[[The Nose (opera)|The Nose]]'' in February, 2009. She also won First Prize in the Golden Voices of America International Vocal Competition,<ref name=voa>{{cite web|url=http://www.afafestival.org/goldenvoices/ |title=AFAF / Golden Voices of America - International Vocal Competition |publisher=Afafestival.org |date=2012-09-20 |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref> performing in the winner's concert at [[Carnegie Hall]]. As a singer, Dudochkin has performed in over 40 concerts and 5 operas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yelenadudochkin.com/resume.php |title=Yelena Dudochkin, soprano |publisher=Yelenadudochkin.com |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref>
Dudochkin launched her career as a [[soprano]], debuting with [[Opera Boston]] in the New England premier of ''[[The Nose (opera)|The Nose]]'' in February, 2009. She also won First Prize in the Golden Voices of America International Vocal Competition,<ref name=voa>{{cite web|url=http://www.afafestival.org/goldenvoices/ |title=AFAF / Golden Voices of America - International Vocal Competition |publisher=Afafestival.org |date=2012-09-20 |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref> performing in the winner's concert at [[Carnegie Hall]]. As a singer, Dudochkin has performed in over 40 concerts and 5 operas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yelenadudochkin.com/resume.php |title=Yelena Dudochkin, soprano |publisher=Yelenadudochkin.com |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref>
Dudochkin's concert performances include performances in [[Carnegie Hall]], [[Jordan Hall]], [[Alice Tully Hall]] and Boston's [[Symphony Hall, Boston|Symphony Hall]]. Her opera performances include ''[[The Nose (opera)|The Nose]]'', [[Don Pasquale]],<ref>{{cite web|author= LLOYD SCHWARTZ |url=http://thephoenix.com/boston/music/142081-boston-midsummer-operas-don-pasquale/ |title=Boston Midsummer Opera's Don Pasquale - Classical |publisher=Thephoenix.com |date=2012-07-26 |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref> [[Iolanta]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.boston.com/2012-05-22/arts/31797091_1_iolanta-dina-kuznetsova-final-opera |title=An opera unfairly obscure, Tchaikovsky's 'Iolanta' shines - Boston.com |publisher=Articles.boston.com |date=2012-05-22 |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref> Tsar's Bride, [[Manon]], [[Rigoletto]], and [[The Snow Maiden]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.classicalpresentations.com/one_day_page.html |title=One Day at the Opera Theater |publisher=Classicalpresentations.com |date=2011-06-19 |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref> Dudochkin's voice has been described as having a "fully bodied, supple voice."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://classical-scene.com/2012/01/31/nec-debussy-massenet/ |title=The Boston Musical Intelligencer » NEC's Worthy Tribute to Debussy, Massenet |date=31 January 2012 |publisher=Classical-scene.com |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref>
Dudochkin's concert performances include performances in [[Carnegie Hall]], [[Jordan Hall (Boston)|Jordan Hall]], [[Alice Tully Hall]] and Boston's [[Symphony Hall, Boston|Symphony Hall]]. Her opera performances include ''[[The Nose (opera)|The Nose]]'', [[Don Pasquale]],<ref>{{cite web|author= LLOYD SCHWARTZ |url=http://thephoenix.com/boston/music/142081-boston-midsummer-operas-don-pasquale/ |title=Boston Midsummer Opera's Don Pasquale - Classical |publisher=Thephoenix.com |date=2012-07-26 |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref> [[Iolanta]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.boston.com/2012-05-22/arts/31797091_1_iolanta-dina-kuznetsova-final-opera |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118202724/http://articles.boston.com/2012-05-22/arts/31797091_1_iolanta-dina-kuznetsova-final-opera |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 18, 2013 |title=An opera unfairly obscure, Tchaikovsky's 'Iolanta' shines - Boston.com |publisher=Articles.boston.com |date=2012-05-22 |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref> Tsar's Bride, [[Manon]], [[Rigoletto]], and [[The Snow Maiden]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.classicalpresentations.com/one_day_page.html |title=One Day at the Opera Theater |publisher=Classicalpresentations.com |date=2011-06-19 |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref> Dudochkin's voice has been described as having a "fully bodied, supple voice."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://classical-scene.com/2012/01/31/nec-debussy-massenet/ |title=The Boston Musical Intelligencer » NEC's Worthy Tribute to Debussy, Massenet |date=31 January 2012 |publisher=Classical-scene.com |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref>
She recently performed in the world premier of Magic Mirror. Between the first and second runs, the composer specifically expanded the role, dedicating a new aria to Dudochkin. Dudochkin is perhaps best known for her performance of [[Die Lorelei]] by [[Franz Liszt]] at [[Jordan Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09fHFNYr_QE |title=Die Lorelei (Franz Liszt) -performed by Yelena Dudochkin |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref>
She recently performed in the world premier of Magic Mirror. Between the first and second runs, the composer specifically expanded the role, dedicating a new aria to Dudochkin. Dudochkin is perhaps best known for her performance of [[Die Lorelei]] by [[Franz Liszt]] at [[Jordan Hall (Boston)|Jordan Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09fHFNYr_QE |title=Die Lorelei (Franz Liszt) -performed by Yelena Dudochkin |date=25 February 2011 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2012-09-30}}</ref>


==Other Affiliations==
==Other Affiliations==
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Latest revision as of 16:42, 1 November 2024

Yelena Dudochkin
Born1976 (age 48–49)
OccupationOperatic soprano

Yelena Dudochkin (born 1976) is a soprano known for her "gorgeous, expressive and rich voice...a true pearl of the opera" (Voice of America)[1] and her "dramatic intelligence" (Boston Globe).[citation needed]

Biography

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Dudochkin was born in Kiev in 1976, the daughter of an oil and gas engineer and a concert pianist. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 10. As a child, she studied piano which she pursued further at the Juilliard School while also a student at Columbia University. Dudochkin worked at Morgan Stanley, where her team was twice recognized as the top sector analyst team by Institutional Investor. Dudochkin simultaneously started her vocal training at the Manhattan School of Music. In 2009, Yelena won a principal role in The Nose by Shostakovich with Opera Boston in her first ever audition.

Career

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Dudochkin launched her career as a soprano, debuting with Opera Boston in the New England premier of The Nose in February, 2009. She also won First Prize in the Golden Voices of America International Vocal Competition,[1] performing in the winner's concert at Carnegie Hall. As a singer, Dudochkin has performed in over 40 concerts and 5 operas.[2] Dudochkin's concert performances include performances in Carnegie Hall, Jordan Hall, Alice Tully Hall and Boston's Symphony Hall. Her opera performances include The Nose, Don Pasquale,[3] Iolanta,[4] Tsar's Bride, Manon, Rigoletto, and The Snow Maiden.[5] Dudochkin's voice has been described as having a "fully bodied, supple voice."[6] She recently performed in the world premier of Magic Mirror. Between the first and second runs, the composer specifically expanded the role, dedicating a new aria to Dudochkin. Dudochkin is perhaps best known for her performance of Die Lorelei by Franz Liszt at Jordan Hall.[7]

Other Affiliations

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Dudochkin is currently on the Board of the Columbia University Club of New England.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "AFAF / Golden Voices of America - International Vocal Competition". Afafestival.org. 2012-09-20. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  2. ^ "Yelena Dudochkin, soprano". Yelenadudochkin.com. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  3. ^ LLOYD SCHWARTZ (2012-07-26). "Boston Midsummer Opera's Don Pasquale - Classical". Thephoenix.com. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  4. ^ "An opera unfairly obscure, Tchaikovsky's 'Iolanta' shines - Boston.com". Articles.boston.com. 2012-05-22. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  5. ^ "One Day at the Opera Theater". Classicalpresentations.com. 2011-06-19. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  6. ^ "The Boston Musical Intelligencer » NEC's Worthy Tribute to Debussy, Massenet". Classical-scene.com. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  7. ^ "Die Lorelei (Franz Liszt) -performed by Yelena Dudochkin". YouTube. 25 February 2011. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  8. ^ "Columbia University - Columbia University Club of New England". Alumniconnections.com. Retrieved 2012-09-30.