Soprano
Ralitsa Ralinova

Reviews
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  BIOGRAPHY  

 

In autumn 2023 Ralitsa Ralinova made her spectacular debut as SUSANNA in ‘Le nozze di Figaro’ at the Prague National Opera. She returns here in the season 24/25.

Since the season 2024/25 she is engaged at the the Karlsruhe State Theatre, where she portrays such roles as NEDDA in ‘I Pagliacci’, VIOLETTA in ‘La Traviata’, SOPHIE in ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ or AVIS in ‘The Wreckers’.

In the season 2023/2024 she was a member of the Kassel State Theatre ensemble, where she sang for the first time DONNA ANNA in ‘Don Giovanni’. In 2024 she was awarded the THEATRE PRIZE here.

In 2022 Ralitsa Ralinova made her debut as EURYDICE in ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’ at the Gluck Festival in Nuremberg. A cooperation with the Pina Bausch Theatre.

From 2014 until 2023 the soprano was engaged at the Wuppertal stages and succeeded here in such roles as ALICE in the world premiere of A.N. Tarkmann’s opera ‘Alice in Wonderland’, ZERLINA in ‘Don Giovanni’, FLOWER MAIDEN in ‘Parsifal’, NINETTA in ‘The Love For the 3 Oranges’ , GILDA in ‘Rigoletto’, GRETEL in ‘Hänsel und Gretel`’, FRASQUITA in ‘Carmen’, LISA in ‘Das Land des Lächelns’ and MUSETTA in ‘La Boheme’, PAMINA in ‘Die Zauberflöte’ and ADINA in ‘L’elisire d’amore’.

For her interpretations of SUSANNA in ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’, MICAELA in ‘Carmen’ and the title role in Martinus’ opera JULIETTE, she was nominated BEST YOUNG SINGER in the Yearbook 2019 of the opera magazine OPERNWELT.

In 2021 she sang the title part of “La Traviata” for the first time in a concert performance under the musical direction of Julia Jones and in the season 22/23 she also portrayed VIOLETTA in a scenic performance.

As ZERLINA she also succeeded at the Rostock Popular Theatre and in her German debut at the Bamberg Summer Opera. In 2022 she was PAMINA at the Dessau Theatre.

Already at a very early age the artist made her first stage experiences as an opera and concert singer in her native country Bulgaria. She sang concerts with the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra and was a soloist with the „Sofia Boys Choir“, with whom she made a Belgium tour in 2012.
In 2015 she made her debut at the Opera in Russe as GILDA in’ Rigoletto’. Since 2016 she also regularly sings this part at the Sofia National Opera, a.o. together with Vladimir Stoyanov. Moreover, she was GILDA at the Schenkenberg Festival in Switzerland with the Südwestfalen Philharmonic Orchestra. She regularly participates in concerts in Sofia and sang PAMINA in a CD recording of „The Magic Flute “ under the musical direction of Emil Tabakov.

The young artist started her musical education with piano and singing studies at the National Music Academy „Pancho Vladigerov“ and finished them with a Master diploma. She completed her singing studies with a master class in French Music with Vera Nikolova and Olivier Dauriat. She also attended master classes with Alexandrina Milcheva, the conductor Ivan Anguélov and Prof. Thomas Moser (at the International Summer Academy Prague/Vienna/Budapest).

Ralitsa Ralinova is a Prizewinner of numerous singing and piano contests. In 2012 she won the 1st Prize of the 23th International Singing Competition in Provadia, the 1st Prize at the International Singing Contest „Hopes, Talents, Masters“ in Bulgaria and the Grand Prix at the II. Academic Competition Parashkev Hadjiev in Sofia. As a concert piano player she won the 1st Prize of the National Competition „Veselin Stoyanov“ in Sofia, the 2nd Prize at the VI. National Piano Contest for Russian Music in Pleven and the 3rd Prize at the V. International Piano Competition „Franz Schubert“ in Russe.

In concerts she also sings excerpts and arias from ‘Manon’, Gounod’s ‘Faust’ (Marguerite), Léhar’s ‘Giuditta’, Dvorak’s ‘Rusalka’. Her concert repertoire also includes works by Poulenc, J.S.Bach,...

 

 
 
REVIEWS
 
Staatstheater Karlsruhe - The Wreckers - AVIS
This youthful-lyrical score with a tiny bit of dramatic (razor sharp) peaks perfectly suits the soprano Ralitsa Ralinova. Her portrayal of the jealous Avis lives from the exciting nuances, also in her acting.
Orpheus 06/2024 - Florian Maier
Although this Avis belongs to the „pious“ ones, the composer provided her with the most erotic music. Ralitsa Ralinova, who in her very short skirt with net stockings and high boots, seems a bit slutty, does a fantastic job. The huge applause at the end of the performance is truly deserved.
Opern News
opern.news
Ralitsa Ralinova as Avis is simply magnificent both vocally and as an actress. She has a strong stage presence.
Badische Neueste Nachrichten
bnn.de
And then there is the brilliant young Bulgarian soprano Ralitsa Ralinova as Avis, lighthouse keeper’s fatal little daughter.
Die Rheinpfalz
rheinpfalz.de
On the other hand Ralitsa Ralinova as the cunning antagonist enthralls with ther flexible, sparkling voice.
Pamina Magazin
pamina-magazin.de
Staatstheater Kassel – Don Giovanni – DONNA ANNA
For Ralitsa Ralinova as Donna Anna , passionately flaunting with her powerful soprano voice, secure in the high registers, the setting meant a „challenge“ particularly in „ consideration of the musical balance and the long distances“. She likes the idea of “the audience being so close and being able to truly see our emotions without the usual distance.”
OPERNWELT 2/24 , Wolfgang Schreiber
In spite of these restrictions the ensemble was able to convince both vocally and with dramatic commitment: among the women above all Ralitsa Ralinova as fairly self-confidently gripping, ambiguous Donna Anna.
NMZ
nmz.de
Ralitsa Ralinova is a wonderful and vocally perfectly clear Donna Anna, both in the dramatic and lyrical passages.
Tagesschau
tagesschau.de
In this production all three women have a mighty energy and penetrative power in their throats. Above all Ralitsa Ralinova as a highly self-confident Donna Anna.
Concerti
concerti.de
Ralitsa Ralinova gibt die Donna Anna mit feinem, sehr ansprechendem Timbre und nicht minder überzeugenden leidenschaftlichen Ausbrüchen.
MSN
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Staatstheater Karlsruhe – L’ultimo sogno – VIOLETTA VALERY
A real experience and the guiding star of the evening was the soprano Ralitsa Ralinova as Violetta. One can really compare her with the great female singers – the native Bulgarian delicately guides her voice into vibrato, but on the conductor’s nod, she immediately becomes very eruptive. Moreover, she possesses something that can’t be learned - charisma.
HNA
hna.de
Wuppertaler Bühnen - La Traviata - VIOLETTA
Deep admiration for Ralitsa Ralinova as Violetta Valery. The natural born Bulgarian soprano met all the requirements of this role, which is one of the most demanding of the soprano repertoire. In order to give even the opera debutants an insight into the required skills, here we present you a list of the demands to the soprano part:
- Huge range: you need a huge range of about three octaves, including high and deep notes. Ralitsa Ralinova is able to sing high notes such as a top C oder B but also lower notes such as a deep G oder F.
- Dynamics and control: broad dynamics and voice control are needed. The singer succeeds in giving an authentic presentation of both gentle, soft tones and loud and powerful ones and using them in the interpretation of the music.
- Expressiveness and verve: the role requires a huge emotional range and expressiveness. The soprano seems to be able to express different emotions such as love, passion, despair and sorrow without any effort and convey these feelings with her voice in a most authentic and touching way.
- Virtuosity: high technical skills and virtuosity allow her to cope with the rapid and masterly singing figures and coloraturas of the score.
- Resilience: Last but not least a huge resilience is needed. Ralinova is present on stage during almost the entire opera and has to bring an intense singing and acting performance.
All in all, the role of Violetta Valéry requires an extraordinary voice, which is able to master a broad range of emotions and techniques and at the same time show a huge artistic sensitivity and expressiveness. The charming soprano succeeds so with bravura
MIKS Magazin
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Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal - La Traviata - VIOLETTA
... above all Ralitsa Ralinova in the title part, who truly seems to live through the role of Violetta. In the first act, as she meets Alfredo, she exudes a sheer zest for life. With all her force, she joins in the famous drinking song . Yet the first signs of Violetta‘s illness cannot be disguised and Ralinova splendidly performs these fluctuations. In the following Cabaletta "Sempre libera degg'io" she scores with crystal-clear coloraturas and brilliantly sung heights. Also in the second act, she makes the audience go through an emotional rollercoaster. Her happy life on the country-side is disturbed by Alfredo’s father Germont, who in the end can convince Violetta to give up her own happiness out of consideration for Alfredo’s family. One feels great compassion with her at the ball, when she is humiliated by the society in front of Alfredo. Extremely touching is also the third act, in which the terminally ill Violetta realizes that she has but a few hours left to live. Ralinova’s interpretation of the great farewell aria "Addio, del passato" gets under one’s skin. In the spoken passages, she is absolutely fragile.
OMM
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Both protagonists leave nothing to desire, above all the soprano. In her role debut she sensitively portrays the emotional states of the courtesan, infected with tuberculosis. Due to her well-balanced, strong voice, which is relaxed even in the highest registers and her pure coloraturas, her arias sound thrillingly brilliant. Especially her dying scene is heartrendingly touching.
O-Ton
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Wuppertaler Bühnern - Julius Cäsar – CLEOPATRA
But the utmost praise is due to Ralitsa Ralinova in the role of Cleopatra; with enormous energy and a lushly brilliant voice.
Wuppertaler Rundschau
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One would like to hear more from the ensemble and the Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra under the musical direction of Clemens Flick. Ralitsa Ralinova as Cleopatra fills the entire hall with her brilliant soprano voice and her sparkling high notes. Also visually, she is the ideal cast for the role of the seductive Egyptian princess. Crystal-clearly sounds her aria "V'adoro, pupille", as Cleopatra seduces with her feminine charms, beguiling not just Cesare with her interpretation. She also clearly shows the claim to power, as she ascends the stairs and majestically takes a seat . Another musical highlight is her interpretation of the famous aria "Piangerò la sorte mia", with which the performance in Wuppertal ends. Here, Ralinova presents the Egyptian Queen as a broken woman, who has lost all hope.
Online Musik Magazin
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Ralitsa Ralinova dominates in the huge part of Cleopatra with a powerful, secure soprano voice.
IOCO
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It was clear to see that every singer took great pleasure in finally singing in front of an audience again. Not just each tone was perfect, but also every gesture and each facial expression. Each and every singer gave an absolutely homogenous singing and acting performance, especially Ralitsa Ralinova, who played the capricious Cleopatra. Every vocal phrase was congruent with gestures and expression.
Deianira / Das Kulturportal
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Opernhaus Wuppertal – L’elisir d’amore - ADINA
Whether Sangmin Jeon’s “Una furtiva lagrima” or Raltisa Ralinova and Sebastian Campione’s “Io son ricco et tu sei bella”: it wouldn’t be fair to highlight any individual performance, as each and every singer was absolutely excellent to the delight of the audience.
Das Opernmagazin
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Opernhaus Wuppertal – Le Nozze di Figaro - SUSANNA
Ralitsa Ralinova as Susanna, who always guarantees spirit and vivacity on stage in Wuppertal.
Das Opernmagazin
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Ralitsa Ralinova’s Susanna seemed a bit more earth-rooted, but she is also a first class Mozart interpreter.
Online Merker, Christoph Zimmermann
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Opernhaus Wuppertal - JULIETTA
The versatile singer Ralitsa Ralinova, whose interpretation of Gilda we have still in mind, played the title role. With her yourhfully freh soprano voice she convincingly succeeds in navigating between dream and reality, making psychic secrets palpable.
Online Merker
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Ralitsa Ralinova's fairylike soprano voice excellently suits the title figure.
Westdeutsche Zeitung
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Ralitsa Ralinova in the title role has a soft, girlish soprano voice which even seems to emphasis Julietta's sirenlike character.
Online Musik Magazin
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With a beautiful voice and an elegantappearance Ralitsa Ralinova played the nymphe with her oversized mane of curls, her elegant clothes and the sought-after lover. With mellifuous, seducing singing she created beautiful accents.
Online Merker
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Opernhaus Wuppertal – Hänsel und Gretel - GRETEL
...and Ralitsa Ralinova with her playfully light soprano as Gretel.
Opernglas 2/2018 , E.V. Gerke
Ralitsa Ralinova’s play was also fun. The soprano, who already convinced as GILDA turns Gretel into a charming, girlish character. Moreover, her singing is exemplary and certain in the upper registers
Der Neue Merker (01/2018) - Christoph Zimmermann
…and the soprano Ralitsa Ralinova alias Gretel, who apart from her excellent acting also succeeds in granting the main character every possible vocal benefit.
Westdeutsche Zeitung
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Ralitsa Ralinova sings Gretel with a sweet, innocent soprano voice...
Westfalenpost
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The singing was just fabulous: One can hardly imagine a better cast for Hänsel and Gretel as Catriona Morison and Ralitsa Ralinova with their young, exuberantly brilliant voices.
Wuppertaler Rundschau
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Vereinigte Bühnen Wuppertal –Rigoletto - GILDA
The same goes for Ralitsa Ralinova, who emphasizes Gilda’ schizophrenia with nervous gestures and yet sings with enchanting sweetness and brilliant staccati.
Der neue Merker Christoph Zimmermann 05/17
Wuppertal Opera House- Don Giovanni - ZERLINA
Ralitsa Ralinova and Damien Pass as Zerlina and Masetto made a vocally and actingly convincing performance.With her youthful soprano voice, Ralitsa Ralinova gives the peasant girl a naive simplicity, as she ist taken in by Don Giovanni's courting Then again she plays the role with coquetry, as she succeeds in calming her jealous broom.
OMM
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Bamberg Summer Opera - Don Giovanni - ZERLINA
'Ralitsa Ralinova (Zerlina) brought her gracious soprano voice into play (like in „Batti, batti, o bel Masetto“ and in the mincing duet with Don Giovanni, „Là ci darem la mano“)...'
Bamberger Onlinezeitung
www.bamberger-onlinezeitung.de
'Is it possible to even more seducive as the greatest seducer? It is! Ralitsa Ralinova as an artistivcally overwhelming Zerrlina made prove of it in the premiere on Saterday at the bamberg Summer Opera. Ralinova's refined, continually intense and technically ideal focussed voice enthralled just as her souvereignity as an actress . Compared to her, even the Jiri Rajnis in the title role faded somewhat. I think Ralinova is in for a great carreer.'
Genios
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Wuppertal Theatre - Alice in Wonderland - Alice
Ralitsa Ralinova 's huge soprano voice and her sweet portrayal of Alice earn much acclaim... "
OMM
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ON STAGE
Staatstheater Karlsruhe - The Wreckers – AVIS
Photo: Felix Grünschloss
 
National Opera Prague – Le nozze di Figaro – SUSANNA
Photo: National Opera Prague
 
National Opera Prague – Le nozze di Figaro – SUSANNA
Photo: National Opera Prague
 
Staatstheater Karlsruhe – L’ultimo sogno – VIOLETTA VALERY
 
Wuppertaler Bühnen - Die Hochzeit des Figaro - SUSANNA
 
Wuppertaler Bühnen - Die Hochzeit des Figaro - SUSANNA
 
Wuppertaler Bühnen - La Traviata - VIOLETTA
Photo: Björn Hickmann
 
Historische Stadrthalle Wuppertal - La Traviata - VIOLETTA
 
Wuppertaler Bühnen – Julius Caesar - CLEOPATRA
 
Wuppertaler Bühnen- Die Zauberflöte - PAMINA
 
Wuppertaler Bühnen- Die Zauberflöte - PAMINA
 
Opernhaus Wuppertal – La Boheme – MUSETTA
 
Opernhaus Wuppertal – La Boheme – MUSETTA
 
Opernhaus Wuppertal - Land des Lächelns - LISA
 
Opernhaus Wuppertal - JULIETTA
 
Opernhaus Wuppertal – Hänsel und Gretel - GRETEL
 
Festspiele Oper Schenckenberg - Rigoletto - GRÄFIN CEPRANO
 
Vereinigte Bühnen Wuppertal - Don Giovanni - ZERLINA
 
Vereinigte Bühnen Wuppertal - Don Giovanni - ZERLINA
 
Sommeroper Bamberg - Don Giovanni - ZERLINA - 2013
 
Sommeroper Bamberg - Don Giovanni - ZERLINA - 2013