BIOGRAPHY
Praised for performances of “dangerously real” vulnerability (Bachtrack), soprano Juliana Zara unites vocal virtuosity with a striking theatrical presence. She recently made her house debut at Staatstheater Nürnberg in a new production of Lulu by Jens-Daniel Herzog, where her portrayal was met with strong critical acclaim, with critics highlighting a “bell-bright” soprano retaining “playfulness and sensuality even in the most demanding coloratura,” paired with a stage presence described as “a presence between erotic shimmer and childlike lightness,” making her an ideal embodiment of Berg’s heroine (BR Klassik).
Lulu: critical success in Nuremberg
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Lulu: critical success in Nuremberg \\
“In short: a triumph.
This is due in large part to the protagonist. Juliana Zara sits on the sofa in a pink negligee, does almost nothing, and yet is already Lulu. One suspects she could just as easily be sitting there in a functional jacket and rubber boots and the effect would be the same. Zara possesses a presence that hovers between erotic shimmer and childlike lightness, which, combined with her exceptional voice, makes her ideal casting [FOR LULU].
Her soprano is bell-bright, with nothing forced even in the much-demanded high register. Even in the most violent coloratura passages, her singing retains a sense of playfulness and sensuality.
“We have finally come to the realization that sensuality is not a weakness, not a surrender to one’s own will, but an immense force placed within us…” This Lulu seems to have fully internalized Alban Berg’s words.”
BR KLASSIK
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