Sarah Traubel

Rehearsing Berg's Seven Early Songs, Strauss' Four Last Songs and Mahler's Symphony no. 4 for our beautiful programme tomorrow with the wonderful Belgrade Philharmonic - the programme Gabriel Feltz had designed for us and that we will now present in his memory.

We had a blast! Congratulations to my wonderful colleagues (and congratulations Mihai Damian for the Operalia win! Woohoo!) and our beloved maestro the legendary Lawrence Foster! Beethoven rules! Thank you the fantastic George Enescu Philharmonic for inviting me!

"Speaking of gem encrusted fabric, soprano Sarah Traubel made a dramatic entrance in a powder blue full length gown just before the final movement. Her presence on stage (heralded by a quasi-fanfare) was dominating as she made eye contact seemingly with every member of the audience. Her voice was clear as an alpine mountain stream as she sang the finale, a child’s view of what heaven must be like. The orchestra fell in step behind her, in awe and admiration of her interpretation. And like all great conductors, Briger was content to follow her lead and keep the orchestra in sync with her. The well-disciplined audience who had shown enormous restraint up till now, unleashed their applause." (Eastside FM Australia)

Thank you Alexander Briger and the amazing The Australian World Orchestra for this unforgettable experience at the iconic Sydney Opera House!

📸 (c) Daniel Boud
Felsner Artists

Thank you Melbourne, thank you Alexander Briger and the amazing Australian World Orchestra! What a beautiful programme of Mahler 4 & 5 in just one concert - tonight at the Sydney Opera House! Toi toi everybody! Thank you for the huge honour to perform with you!