Ewa Podles is a Polish-born Contralto, whose amazing repertoire ranges from Handel's "Giulio Cesare" (Cesare) to songs by Shostakovich. Right at the center of her abilities, however, are the contralto roles (some of them "trouser" roles) from Gioacchino Rossini. Gioacchino Antonio Rossini (February 29, 1792 — November 13, 1868) was an Italian musical composer who wrote more than 30 operas as well as sacred music and chamber music. ...
While she awaits her lover, Vladimir, the son of Igor, Podles' character sings soothingly of the beauty of the sunset, gradually rising to full vocal power as she anticipates the coming night of passion.
By the end of the piece Konchakovna is again sure of her tryst and Podles' voice is a balm on the ears as she sings of the lovely night, reaching down into the dark velvet tones of her lower register to announce that the hour of her lover's coming is near.
Podles handles this emotional situation with great vocal intensity and gives a spirited interpretation to the words of this young woman who announces her decision to marry a man of courage and valor rather than one who is merely handsome.
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