PRESS
A DAY OF GIVING
November 29, 2017, Meche Kroop
"Charlotte's aria "Je vous écris de ma petite chambre", from Massenet's Werther, was given a lovely performance by Viktoriya Koreneva, one which was notable for its excellent French but also for a convincing portrayal of the varying moods of a woman torn between duty and romantic longing she is trying to suppress." Voce di Meche
THE VOICE THAT TOUCHES YOUR SOUL
November 8, 2017 Marina Lagunova
"Each aria performed by Viktoriya Vita Koreneva, mezzo-soprano, was a musical proof of female power and beauty. Everything from the excellent technique, unique timbre of Vita's voice, an impressive coloratura, to her exquisite piano and legato, amazed the audience..." Russian Reklama newspaper, NY
VOICES OF NY
July 31, 2017
"Viktoriya Koreneva, whose extraordinarily beautiful voice simply mesmerized the audience... During an interview, one of the guests of the evening, opera singer Sophia Silagadze, noted that behind the visible easiness of the performance, there was a lot of hard work undertaken in preparation; in order to perform on such a level, one needed to practice consistently." Voices of NY
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July 06, 2017 Marina Lagunova
"Standing ovation at the Gala Festival of the historical Pushkin Society in America." Nataliya Medvedovskaya, Music Director
LYRA NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION
December 13, 2016 Voce di Meche
"Second prize was given to mezzo-soprano Viktoria Vita Koreneva, who gave a very committed performance of "Adieu forets" from Tchaikovsky's Joan of Arc, in Russian of course."
STAGE DOOR: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES, DON GIOVANNI
November 05, 2016 Fern Siegel, Huffington Post
"Mozart was equally intrigued by the libertine sins of the rich, and one of his greatest operas, Don Giovanni, based on Don Juan, addresses the issues with comedy, melodrama and a dollop of the supernatural. Donna Anna (Roseanna Ackerley), Donna Elvira (Viktoriya Koreneva) and Zerlina (Emma Lavandier), combine excellent voices with spot-on performances. "
MEZZO-SOPRANO VIKTORIYA KORENEVA AS HIGH PRIESTESS IN THE OLYMPIC FLAME BY PANAGIOTIS KAROUSOS
July 16, 2016 Hellenic American Center of the Arts
"Mezzo-soprano Viktoriya Koreneva did an amazing performance at Lincoln Center as Alcmene last April. Now she performed in a world premiere the role of High Priestess in a wonderful duet with bass Kofi Hayford as King Eurystheus. This is a rare duet for bass and mezzo, after the request of mezzo-soprano Viktoriya Koreneva, which does not exist in the operatic repertoire. The duet much liked from the audience and get cheer applause. Viktoriya Koreneva’s voice is deep and distinguished according to the Greek tragedy’s characters. In this production composer added to the opera a new duet King Hurystheus and High Priestess, especially for Viktoriya Koreneva and Kofi Hayford, in order to create a rare duet for bass and mezzo. The duet was well performed and especially received by the crowd."
CONCERT “MUSIC UNITES US ALL”.
July 13, 2016 Charles Coleman, Composer,Conductor and Vocalist
"Russia born Mezzo Viktoriya Koreneva was the emotional heartthrob of the concert. Most notably in her sensitive performance of the composer’s aria of Richard Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” and the melancholy yet enlightening three songs by fellow Russian Sergei Rachmaninov which seemed to fit her like a glove. Koreneva's rich soothing vocal color mixed with her vulnerable heart on sleeve performances was enough to make the audience melt."
BRAVERY AND BEAUTY AS MUSIC CROSSES NATIONS, GENERATIONS
June 28, 2016 Rannette Lab
"Russian mezzo-soprano Viktoriya Koreneva relished the shifts from classical balance to comedy in her selections. She seized her opportunities with aplomb. She later let her hair down in selections from Rossini and Strauss. Clad in dashing trousers, she seemed to move effortlessly between comic and serious roles, femininity and masculinity, taking the challenges in her stride, and offering a thoughtful, balanced programme. She is a polished young artist, and both she and bass Kofi Hayford (Bass) displayed a warm stage presence and easy technique."