Lieder Society of Victoria
The Lieder Society of Victoria invites Daniela Leska to sing Strauss’ Op 67: Drei Lieder der Ophelia (Three Lieder for Ophelia) to celebrate 450 years of William Shakespeare. This recital will also feature songs by Haydn, Finzi, Korngold, Quilter & others. Sunday 10th August at 3:00pm Richmond Uniting Church 310 Church Street, Richmond $25/ $20 conc./ $15 LSV Members Afternoon tea […]
Live Radio Performance – 2014
Daniela performed live on Melbourne’s 3MBS Radio Station 103.5FM on Tuesday 18 November 2014 from 7 – 8pm. PROGRAM Nanette’s aria ‘Sul fil d’un soffio etesio’ from Falstaff by Verdi Drei Lieder der Ophelia, Op 67 1-3 by Strauss Sophie’s aria ‘Frère! voyez! … Du gai soleil’ from Werther by Massenet Accompanied on piano by Jane Matheson
The Tender Land – 2014
Daniela Leska performed the role of Bess Moss in Aaron Copland’s “The Tender Land,” with The Lyric Opera of Melbourne in May, 2014. “Daniela Leska was delightful as the younger sister.” 1 “Daniela Leska is quite adorable as younger sister Beth Moss.” 2 “Laurie’s younger sister Beth…established a buoyant mood with her barefoot pleasure in dancing with […]
STARS Recital – South Australia
“…full of energy and confidence…Daniela has a captivating presence and amazing soprano voice. Her selection of Lieder [Strauss’ Ophelia Lieder], difficult and dark, was outstanding. The Rossini [La Danza] was energetic and explosive and the crowd wanted more.” After successfully receiving the Stars of Waverley Award in 2011 (enabling travel to Perth to train at WAAPA […]
WAAPA – 2012
Daniela successfully completed a Graduate Diploma of Music, majoring in Classical Voice/ Operatic Performance at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2012. The Taming of the Shrew by Herman Goetze (originally called Der Wilderspenstigen Zahmung) Directed by Chuck Hudson Conducted by Brett Weymark The Geoff Gibbs Theatre, Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley: 13 […]
Into the Woods – Oct 2010
“The stellar performances of the evening belong to Blake and Daniela. These two actors shine in all aspects, from their extremely strong vocals through to their spot-on comic timing.”1 “Blake and Daniela stood out as the baker and his wife, both in their singing and their characterisations, establishing a close rapport that made them a […]
The Magic Flute – Aust, Ger, Switz
With over 50 performances in Australia, Germany and Switzerland, Mozart’s opera ‘The Magic Flute’ was toured by Co-Opera in 2009, featuring soprano Daniela Leska (then known as Bella Jedrzejczak) in the role of Papagena and a Sprite. 2009 Magic Flute performance map Performance in Melba Hall on Sunday 5 April, 2009. Daniela Leska (top RHS holding handrail) as Papagena. […]
Dido and Aeneas – 2008
Soprano Daniela Leska delighted in the role of Sorceress in Purcell’s operatic masterpiece Dido and Aeneas as part of the ELDERHALL Evenings 2008 Concert Season. The costumed and semi-staged production was conducted by Keith Crellin, directed by Rob Croser and showcased the Elder Conservatorium Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. “Written in 1689, Purcell’s only true opera is the tragic […]
Così fan tutte – 2007
“Soprano Daniela [Leska] provides the most quirkiest and delightful moments as the character of Despina, the chambermaid. Daniela is sensational … her character appears in various disguises … as the Doctor and the Marriage Celebrant, whilst delivering her arias with comic timing and panache…” Linh, Sat 15 Sept, 2007 This fully staged and costumed production of […]