Not rated in Gnesinka. but taken to Covent Garden. A true fairy tale by Aigul Akhmetshina

LONDON. Singer Aigul Akhmetshina passed the selection for an internship in Covent Garden.

“It is very harmful not to go to the ball when you deserve it!” - Aigul Akhmetshina could repeat after Cinderella. The decision to participate in the competitive selection for an internship in London’s Covent Garden as part of the youth program could be called partly an adventure. Despite the personal invitation of casting director David Gowland, who served as chairman of the jury of the New Opera World contest in Moscow. After a convincing victory in it, Akhmetshina was invited to come immediately to the final of the competition at the Royal Theater. The main obstacle to success could be too young the age of the Ufa singer - 20 years. “It is very important to go to the ball if you deserve it!” Thought David Gowland, who turned out to be a good fairy godmother in this situation. The selection committee in London was captivated by the performance of the arias of Cherubino from “The Marriage of Figaro”, Olga from “Eugene Onegin”, Leonora from “Favorite”.

An unprecedented decision was made: Aigul entered the top five lucky finalists. For two years, they will learn the secrets of vocal and acting skills within the walls of the legendary theater, and perform on its stage. For the owner of a magnificent coloratura mezzo-soprano, which for unknown reasons was not considered possible to take to Gnesinka last year, brilliant prospects open up. It is very symbolic that her debut will take place in the opera Cinderella by Rossini, as if confirming the regularity of the outcome of this almost fabulous story.

Aigul does not imagine himself without classes with his beloved mentor Naila Yusupova, thanks to whom she managed to achieve such impressive successes. And they will continue thanks to a decent salary in Covent Garden. The girl does not want to forget about her small homeland in London, she plans to promote the national song culture in the British capital.

Elena Tanakova © Gallerix.ru