2017 ECHO Klassik “Newcomer” (Singer) Award

Pretty Yende has been honored as the 2017 ECHO Klassik “Newcomer” award-winner in the Singer category. The designation recognizes Ms. Yende’s tremendous career ascension, which has included performances at The Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, and more, in addition to her acclaimed solo album release titled “A Journey.” The awards will be distributed at a ZDF televised Gala event on October 29 at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. Complete details about the award and the gala can be discovered via ECHOKlassik.de.

2017/18 Season Highlights

Pretty Yende’s upcoming season is filled with Bel Canto masterworks, solo appearances, and more, at acclaimed venues across the globe. The season begins with her return to the Deutsche Oper Berlin stage starring in the title role of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, on September 13 & 17. She then journeys to Switzerland for a solo recital on September 25 at the Opernhaus Zürich, with pianist Michele D’Elia (programme TBA). Next {…}

‘It’s a dream come true’ – Pretty Yende scoops big international award

Acclaimed South African opera singer Pretty Yende has added to her international fame with yet another prestigious award‚ walking away with an Echo Klassik gong in Germany. Pretty walked away with the Newcomer of the Year prize last week ahead of a glitzy handover ceremony to be held in October at Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie. Echo Klassik is one of the most renowned classical music awards in the world‚ with some of the biggest names in the genre being {…}

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2017/18 Season Highlights

‘It’s a dream come true’ – Pretty Yende scoops big international award