Photo: Charles Noble What a concert! I was not familiar with the art of fado singing before this, but I am now a devoted fan of the incredible Mariza. She had lots of Portuguese fans in attendance as well, judging by the Portuguese flags flying in the audience Saturday night!
We had our dress (and only) rehearsal with the renowned fado singer Mariza this morning, and she’s amazing! If you’re on the fence about seeing/hearing her with the OSO strings at the Schnitz, you owe it to yourself to go. You will not be disappointed!
Photo: Oregon Symphony Acclaimed fado singer Mariza will appear with the Oregon Symphony Saturday evening – it should be an amazing evening of some great singing. Tickets are still available – go here to get yours.
Today I was driving around doing errands and had our local NPR affiliate on the radio (the wonderful Oregon Public Broadcasting on 91.5 FM), and came across a story about the fado singer Mariza on the PRI program The World. I was blown away! Not having heard her before, I didn’t know what to expect,