Performers and teachers have been trying to put vocal technique into words for centuries. It is notoriously difficult to try to explain something using language that is meant to be felt, heard, and practiced in person. I would not presume to be able to write about singing as successfully as some others have done this in the past, however, I think it is important for a student to have an idea of a teacher’s philosophy…
Read MoreI hope everyone is coming into this fall with a renewed sense of hope as we all try to navigate our way out of the last 20 months. No matter what your circumstances are, this pandemic has been emotionally exhausting on all of us. I want to just take a moment to send a gigantic virtual hug out to anyone who may be reading this, and assure you (and myself frankly) that there are better days ahead…
Read MoreRachele made her debut with Virginia Opera this season and praised universally for her portrayal of Lucia in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, with the Richmond Times exclaiming she “delivered the performance of the season” in one of her signature roles.
Read MoreRachele added another one of Verdi's ingenues to her repertoire this winter, taking on the magical role of Nanetta in Falstaff with Opera Omaha. The Omaha World Herald praised her performance, writing she “was enchanting as the ingénue Nannetta.”
Read MoreRachele starred in an innovative new staged production of The Creation with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra directed by Sam Helfrich. The Pittsburgh Gazette writes, "Ms. Gilmore’s voice was exquisite" in her debut with at Heinz Hall with Maestro Manfred Honeck conducting a "superb" performance.
Read MoreThe video of Rachele's Met debut was posted to r/videos subreddit, and quickly made it's way to the front page of Reddit…
Read MoreIn her first commercially released recording, Rachele sings Blondchen in a live performance of Die Entführung aus dem Serail from Théâtre des Champs Élysées in 2015 with Maestro Jérémie Rhorer conducting Le Circle d'Harmonie Orchestra.
Read MoreRachele returned to the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the fall to take part in their Opening Night Gala, Immortal Beethoven, led by Music Director, Gustavo Dudamel. She joined Academy Award Winning actor Christoph Waltz in a thrilling performance of Beethoven's Egmont.
Read MoreIn exciting news, Rachele will make a last minute Seattle Opera debut this Sunday, May 3rd in one of her signature roles, Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos.
Read MoreRachele recently reprised her role as Alice in Unsuk Chin's Alice in Wonderland in Netia Jones' new production, and the show opened to great acclaim in both Los Angeles and London.
Read MoreThis September, Rachele joined her husband, tenor Dinyar Vania, for Opera Omaha's season opener, Verdi's Rigoletto. This was the first time the couple has appeared together since...
Read MoreThis summer at the Glimmerglass Festival, the buzz was all about Francesca Zambello's exciting new production of Ariadne in Naxos starring Rachele as Zerbinetta alongside Christine Goerke in the title role.
Read More'Rachele Gilmore magnificently interprets the beautiful Lucia. Between strength and fragility, she plays a young woman with accuracy...Gilmore's soprano voice is just perfect...'
Read MoreRehearsals are in progress for Opera de Lille's Lucia di Lammermoor and the premiere is set for October 3rd. Go behind the scenes with these photos taken in stage rehearsals.
Read MoreIn February, Rachele talked with David Fleshler of the South Florida Classical Review preceding her role debut of Amina in La Sonnambula with Florida Grand Opera. Be sure to check it out...
Read MoreI've been busy catching up with the digital world! Here's a link to pictures taken of my recent role and house debut with Opera Philadelphia as Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte. Hope you get a chance to check them out!
Read MorePhiladelphia photographer Chris Sembrot went behind the scenes to document rehearsals for Opera Philadelphia's production of Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE, in which I am singing my first Queen of the Night. Here's a little sneak peek...
Read MoreLa Sonnambula presented by Florida Grand Opera has just closed, and it was a defining experience for me. This was my first Amina, and I was fortunate enough to be directed in the role by legendary soprano Renata Scotto and led musically by the talented new music director in Miami, Ramon Tebar. The entire experience was incredibly positive and it all culminated in a wonderful opening night for all. Below are some highlights of the reviews I received for my performance...
Read MoreThis year, Rachele was chosen alongside colleagues Lisette Oropesa and Ramon Tebar as Florida Grand Opera's "Artist of the Year." She will be returning to FGO in Bellini's La Sonnambula this February for the first time since she was in the Young Artist Program.
Read MoreAs some of you may know, my father, Richard Gilmore is a very talented artist. On occasion, I enjoy sharing his pieces here since he is quite modest! This latest work is his interpretation of me as Lucia in Knoxville Opera's 2010 production of Lucia di Lammermoor.
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