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Irina Petrik, Soprano "Irina brings heartbreaking sincerity to the role of Countess Almaviva. She portrays a gorgeous noble woman of tremendous substance and grace who is betrayed by the love of her life so convincingly, people in the audience were seen crying during Porgi Amor..."    Nova Gazeta "The most vivid presence on stage was Irina Petrik as Musetta. She made you watch, and she commanded both space and time." The Berkshire Review "Irina Petrik sings the role of Snowmaiden with an exceptionally powerful voice that contains a metallic edge. This cold tinge makes her sound a perfect expression of the character’s icy beauty."  Fuse Concert Review "Radiant soprano! Never a dull moment, she was absolutely brilliant." Iceland Review "Ms. Petrik delivers a very tongue-in-cheek, clever and unique performance as the leading lady in Die Fledermaus. As Rosalinda, she is both fragile, trusting, sweet-natured and endlessly in love; as well as feisty, strong-willed, seductive and calculating. When she finally reveals her identity in the final act to Eisenstein, the audience erupted in lengthy applause. That standing ovation was well deserved in the end - what a debut!" Kultura Magazine "Ms. Petrik, a consummate professional, delivered a heartfelt performance, engaging the audience with every swirl and sly smile. Clearly a gifted actress, she managed to sing beautifully even while beating sense into her drunken yet beloved husband."  The Ukrainian Weekly

Praised for her “vivid stage presence”, “delicious” and “exceptionally powerful voice”, Ukrainian American operatic soprano Irina Petrik is quickly gaining popularity as a charismatic singing actress of today. A versatile and gifted performer, she is equally comfortable in genres ranging from opera and operetta to musical theater, jazz and traditional ethnic music. Irina is a passionate cultural ambassador for her beloved homeland and considers it her artistic mission to bring global awareness to Ukraine and its rich heritage.

News

Vikan Magazine

Úkraínska snædrottningin sem fékk bónorð á Íslandi

Read Irina’s exclusive interview to Vikan Magazine, Iceland. She talks about the love of her life, her late husband Kevin Kees and upcoming plans to honor his memory and artistic legacy through the newly established Kevin Kees Foundation.

Ukrainian People Magazine

Оперна зірка Ірина Петрик: “Хочу, щоб в українські пісні закохався весь світ!”

Irina has recently been featured in The Ukrainian People Magazine, Chicago. She is recognized as a celebrated artist for her contribution to popularizing the art of Ukrainian traditional song in North America and beyond.

Article Biz

Artist Spotlight with Soprano Irina Petrik

Visit Article Biz blog for a recent interview with Irina, originally published in BDAA Newsletter. She reflects on her childhood and discusses the importance of artistic mentorship, discovering her path and staying true to what matters most.

Radio Trembita 105.1FM

Radio Trembita 105.1FM

Live on Air Interview

Irina stopped by for a birthday interview Live on Air with Radio Trembita 105.1 FM in Montreal, QC Canada, sharing her journey as a singer and goals for the future with a wonderful host Stepan Balatsko.

New CD Out Now!

Song From The Heart CD

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Reviews

  • Kultura Magazine

    “Ms. Petrik delivers a very tongue-in-cheek, clever and unique performance as the leading lady in Die Fledermaus. As Rosalinda, she is both fragile, trusting, sweet-natured and endlessly in love; as well as feisty, strong-willed, seductive and calculating. When she finally reveals her identity in the final act to Eisenstein, the audience erupted in lengthy applause. That standing ovation was well deserved in the end – what a debut!”

    Kultura Magazine (Printed Source)
  • Countess Almaviva

    “Irina brings heartbreaking sincerity to the role of Countess Almaviva. She portrays a gorgeous noble woman of tremendous substance and grace who is betrayed by the love of her life so convincingly, people in the audience were seen crying during Porgi Amor…”

    Nova Gazeta (Printed Source)
  • Woman's Club Albany Performance

    “Ms. Petrik’s  spectacular, rich voice filled the auditorium with sweet sounds, matched by her genuine facial expressions and infectious acting. The ultimate entertainer, she was equally convincing as the suffering Lisa, the endearing Snow Maiden, the fierce Ukrainian village girl or the passionate gypsy songstress. Her dazzling soprano soared through the romantic writing, as her tone radiated ripeness and beauty. She wore traditional native costumes to lend authenticity to the selections.”

    The Daily Gazette | Read More »
  • Musetta Puccini's La Boheme

    “The most vivid presence on stage was Irina Petrik as Musetta. She made you watch, and she commanded both space and time.”

    Berkshire Review, La Boheme at Hubbard Hall Opera Theater | Read More »
  • Musetta Puccini's La Boheme

    “Irina Petrik’s delicious and insouciant soprano was lovely as she soared with Puccini’s melody lines, both in arias  and other combinations as Musetta.”

    Berkshire On Stage, La Boheme at Hubbard Hall Opera Theater | Read More »
  • Snow Maiden

    “Irina Petrik sings the role with an exceptionally powerful voice that contains a metallic edge. This cold tinge makes her sound a perfect expression of the character’s icy beauty.”

    Fuse Concert Review, Snow Maiden at Harvard's Lowell House Opera | Read More »
  • Snow Maiden

    “Petrik gives Snegurochka all the naivety of youth…Despite this, Petrik delivers her final aria with a sweet and delicate inflection that manages to show that the character has matured.”

    Fuse Concert Review, Snow Maiden at Harvard's Lowell House Opera | Read More »
  • Iceland Review

    “Irina Petrik has a big and radiant soprano voice. She has a wonderful presence and colored every song she sang with wonderful acting skills. She seemed to be able to change characters completely in every song both with voice and drama. There was never a dull moment hearing  “I Hate Men” from Kiss Me, Kate in Irina’ s interpretation, it’s not an easy song to perform but she was absolutely brilliant.”

    Elsa Waage, Iceland Review at Harpa National Concert Hall | Read More »
  • Cossack

    “The chemistry between Mr. Kees and his fiancée, Irina Petrik, was palpable and sometimes playful, giving even more credence to the character’s marital bickering. Ms. Petrik, a consummate professional, delivered a heartfelt performance, engaging the audience with every swirl and sly smile. Clearly a gifted actress, she managed to sing beautifully even while beating sense into her drunken yet beloved husband.”

    Ukrainian Weekly, Cossack Beyond the Danube in New York | Read More »

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The Spring 🌸🌼🌹 BY THOMAS CAREW Now tha The Spring 🌸🌼🌹

BY THOMAS CAREW

Now that the winter's gone, the earth hath lost

Her snow-white robes, and now no more the frost

Candies the grass, or casts an icy cream

Upon the silver lake or crystal stream;

But the warm sun thaws the benumbed earth,

And makes it tender; gives a sacred birth

To the dead swallow; wakes in hollow tree

The drowsy cuckoo, and the humble-bee.

Now do a choir of chirping minstrels bring

In triumph to the world the youthful Spring.

The valleys, hills, and woods in rich array

Welcome the coming of the long'd-for May.

Now all things smile, only my love doth lour;

Nor hath the scalding noonday sun the power

To melt that marble ice, which still doth hold

Her heart congeal'd, and makes her pity cold.

The ox, which lately did for shelter fly

Into the stall, doth now securely lie

In open fields; and love no more is made

By the fireside, but in the cooler shade

Amyntas now doth with his Chloris sleep

Under a sycamore, and all things keep

Time with the season; only she doth carry

June in her eyes, in her heart January...💙❄

#spring #springtime #seasonofhope #readyforspring  #springvibes  #springmood #thursdaythoughts #poem #obolongirl4ever
Such a privilege to participate in my Stanislavsky Such a privilege to participate in my Stanislavsky Acting Technique Residency as a featured Guest Artist for the Opera Workshop at Skidmore College!
 Huge thanks to the music department and the wonderful Dr Sylvia Stoner for the invitation and this unique and fantastic initiative.
This was so much fun!! 😊🎭🎶💓🔥
"There is no acting in acting" K.Stanislavsky
Ask me how! 😘
#stanislavsky #stanislavskymethod #stanislavskyforsingers #methodacting #themethod #skidmorecollege #skidmore #actingtechnique #actingchallenge #actingforopera #skillz #truth #acting #operasingersofinstagram #operasinger #operalife #soprano #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #musicteachersofinstagram #voiceteacher #voiceteachersofinstagram #instaopera #theaterlife ##meettheartist #meetopera #womeninthearts
Happy February!!! 💖💟❤💞💌💘 Wishing Happy February!!! 💖💟❤💞💌💘
Wishing everyone a month full of LOVE! 🎶
And thank you for my mug! 😘
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Throwback to one of my favorite roles... stillness Throwback to one of my favorite roles... stillness... acceptance... hope. 🙏 💗🎶🌸🎭

"From you have I been absent in the spring,
When proud pied April dress’d in all his trim
Hath put a spirit of youth in every thing,
That heavy Saturn laugh’d and leap’d with him.
Yet nor the lays of birds nor the sweet smell
Of different flowers in odour and in hue
Could make me any summer’s story tell,
Or from their proud lap pluck them where they grew;
Nor did I wonder at the lily’s white,
Nor praise the deep vermilion in the rose;
They were but sweet, but figures of delight,
Drawn after you, you pattern of all those.
Yet seem’d it winter still, and, you away,
As with your shadow I with these did play."

William Shakespeare, Sonnet 98

#music #operasingersofinstagram #operasinger #soprano #performingarts #theater #mondaymood #mondayvibes #opera #musician #actress #singerlife #instaopera #livetheater #beauty #musicislife #mondaymoments #womeninthearts #keepthemusicgoing #instaclassical #classicalmusic #classicalsinger #meetopera #performer #operaliveshere #quarantunes #iloveclassicalmusic #iloveopera #winter #spring
Goodbye, 2020!! 💥⏳🎆💋 In Memoriam, [Rin Goodbye, 2020!! 💥⏳🎆💋

In Memoriam, [Ring out, wild bells]

Alfred Lord Tennyson - 1809-1892

"Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
 The flying cloud, the frosty light:
 The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.

Ring out the old, ring in the new,
 Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
 The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.

Ring out the grief that saps the mind
  For those that here we see no more;
 Ring out the feud of rich and poor,
Ring in redress to all mankind.

Ring out a slowly dying cause,
 And ancient forms of party strife;
 Ring in the nobler modes of life,
With sweeter manners, purer laws.

Ring out the want, the care, the sin,
 The faithless coldness of the times;
 Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes
But ring the fuller minstrel in.

Ring out false pride in place and blood,
 The civic slander and the spite;
 Ring in the love of truth and right,
Ring in the common love of good.

Ring out old shapes of foul disease;
 Ring out the narrowing lust of gold;
 Ring out the thousand wars of old,
Ring in the thousand years of peace.

Ring in the valiant man and free,
 The larger heart, the kindlier hand;
 Ring out the darkness of the land,
Ring in the Christ that is to be."

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#nytough 💪🗽❤ #nycapitalregion #nytough 💪🗽❤
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Just wanted to send LOVE to anyone and everyone wh Just wanted to send LOVE to anyone and everyone who needs it tonight. Today is the kind of day that reminds me just how astonishingly beautiful life is, with all of its ups and downs, twists and turns, heartbreak and joy, grief and exhilaration. 
Wishing everyone a great weekend! 💕🍁🍂🌾

#alive #joy #gratitude #love #sendinglove #sendingloveandlight #fridaymood #september
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. O "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"

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#inspiration
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