Smetana – CD release

Smetana Arias │ Pavel Černoch


Wiener Staatsoper │ Die verkaufte │ Mařenka

Zámečníková shines with a beautiful and clear soprano.

(Zámečníková brilliert mit klangschönem und klarem Sopran.)

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All the trumps therefore belong to the bride Mařenka, with whom Slávka Zámečníková sets the evening aglow — especially in her enchanting aria in the third act.

(Alle Trümpfe gehören daher Braut Mařenka, mit der Slávka Zámečníková dem Abend das große Licht aufsetzt. Vor allem in ihrer verzaubernden Arie im dritten Akt.)

kronenzeitung

As Mařenka, Slávka Zámečníková combines a youthful quality with a fresh, clear voice that also conveys tragic depth.

(Als Marenka singt Slávka Zámečníková, deren
jugendliche Ausprägung eine frische, klare Stimme mit tragischer Tiefe verbindet.)

ABP News

The central voices of the evening provided true highlights. Blessed with youthful freshness, Slávka Zámečníková guides her soprano with slender grace, giving Mařenka’s emotional anguish due emphasis without sacrificing tonal beauty.

(Glanzlichter setzen die zentralen Stimmen des Abends. Slávka Zámečníková, mit der nötigen Jugendfrische gesegnet, führt ihren Sopran mit einer schlanken Grazie, verleiht den Seelennöten der Mařenka aber auch entsprechenden Nachdruck, ohne an Klangschönheit einzubüßen.)

Der Standard

The flawlessly pure soprano of Slávka Zámečníková fits in perfectly here, her Mařenka deserving the vocal crown of the evening: metaphorically speaking, not a voice with rosy, chubby cheeks, but one whose beauty shows smooth, bright features.

(Darin fügt sich der schlackenlos saubere Sopran von Slávka Zámečníková bestens ein, deren Marenka die vokale Krone des Abends gebührt: im übertragenen Sinn keine Stimme mit roten Pausbacken, sondern eine, deren Schönheit glatte, helle Wangen zeigt.)

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Zámečníková herself is the true star of the evening. The Slovak may approach her role somewhat more analytically and coolly than some other interpreters, yet this in no way diminishes the youthful radiance of her voice. Her Mařenka is no longer merely a plaything of desire, but vocally combative, always controlled, and to some extent self-determined.

(Zámečníková selbst ist der eigentliche Star des Abends. Die Slowakin mag an ihre Rolle vielleicht etwas analytischer und kühler herangehen, als man das von manch anderen Interpretinnen gewöhnt sein mag, aber das tut der jugendlichen Strahlkraft ihrer Stimme keinen Abbruch. Bei ihr ist Mařenka nicht mehr nur Spielball der Lust, sondern stimmlich durchaus kämpferisch, stets kontrolliert und ein Stück weit selbstbestimmt.)

bachtrack.com

Slávka Zámečníková lends the bride an exceedingly graceful, lyrical soprano with beautiful roundness and a balanced, refined tone.

(Slávka Zamečníková verleiht der Braut einen ungemein anmutigen lyrischen Sopran mit schönen Rundungen und ausgewogenem, feinem Klang.)

Kleine Zeitung

With a crystal-clear, immaculate soprano, Slávka Zámečníková manages to move the audience as the seemingly deceived bride.

(Slávka Zamečníková mit blitzsauberem Sopran kann als Mařenka sogar berühren als vermeintlich betrogene Braut.)

Salzburger Nachrichten

Slávka Zámečníková sang with a spring-clear, light, beautiful voice — deeply touching in the aria where she truly suffers from believing herself betrayed.

(Slávka Zámečníková sang mit quellklarer, leichter, schöner Stimme, sehr ergreifend in der Arie, wo sie wirklich darunter leidet, sich betrogen glauben zu müssen.)

onlinemerker.com

Magnificat – CD release

Slávka Zámečníková as soloist in Magnificat by John Rutter.

Slovak Philharmonic 2024

Opéra National de Paris │ Rigoletto │ Gilda

It is she who wins unanimous praise: Slávka Zámečníková is an
ideal Gilda, full of sensitivity and determination. The soprano overcomes all the role’s challenges with ease, delivering both radiant high notes and crystalline pianissimi. Brava!

forumopera.com

The most beautiful surprise of the evening comes from the nuanced and sensitive performance of Slávka Zámečníková – a name to remember. In her first appearance, her way of phrasing has this innocent, graceful and youthful quality, that immediately sends shivers down the spine. The timbre is fruity, her voice expands, her high notes are absolutely confident and stable while remaining delicate when she affirms her love, especially in her “Caro nome”. The artist knows perfectly how to convey to the audience the extent to which her love for this “Gualtier Maldè” will be irremediable whatever happens. Her “Tutte le feste al tempio” rises to yet another level, we weep with her. She dies in a supreme moment of emotion, her voice suspended as if by a thread, utterly pure. She received a standing ovation, and we hope to see her again very soon!

cult.news

In her role debut, the Slovak soprano shines in her aria of illusion with a sensational legato, intoxicating trills, and an agility that carries a certain depth reminiscent of Scotto, even Callas.
Ethereal in the earlier duet with her father – particularly thanks to her stratospheric vocalisations – she contrasts her angelic fragility with the jester’s gravity. (…) He forms an ideal pair with Zámečníková’s Gilda, especially in their love duet, where his vigor in the stretta complements the virtuosity of his partner.

premiereloge-opera.com

Slávka Zámečníkova proves to be an exceptional Gilda. Her clear, full-bodied voice defines her youthful character while fully embracing the breadth of Verdi’s phrasing. She finds her place with ease among a predominantly male cast, responding effortlessly to the intensity of the ensembles. Her voice quite literally soars in “Caro nome” with a play of nuances and entirely controlled and mastered high notes.

olyrix.com

Pamina at the Vienna State Opera

Wiener Staatsoper │ Die Zauberflöte │ Pamina

The crown of the evening goes to Zámečniková for a Pamina of heart tones: her soprano sounds full and noble, she phrases beautifully and with undisguised expression.

Die presse

The Pamina of Slávka Zámečníková is excellent in every way.

Kurier

Slávka Zámečniková is an expressive Pamina.

Online merker

Slávka Zámečníková, who shows her bell-pure soprano as Pamina.

falter.at

…Pamina, who is excellently sung by Slávka Zámečníková.

news.at

The world class Slávka Zámecníková (as Pamina) shows clarity, conciseness and noble performance.

Der Standard

Slávka Zámečníková impresses with the elegance of her noble soprano voice, warmth of the timbre and her noble phrasing.

Kronen Zeitung

Slávka Zámecniková was particularly convincing as Pamina in all her needs.

Salzburger Nachrichten

Slavka Zámečníková sang with limpid tone as a wonderful Pamina.

Gramophone.co.uk

Wiener Staatsoper│ Le nozze di Figaro │ Susanna

The laurels rest with the lovebirds at the heart of the opera: the exuberant partnership of Peter Kellner’s Figaro and Slávka Zámecníková’s Susanna
anchored the performance. Commanding the centre of gravity, Kellner gave a highly dynamic portrayal, singing with unending energy and wit, while Zámecníková charmed in equal measure with her delightful, shimmering lyric soprano, “Deh, vieni non tardar” delivered with a touch of delectable playfulness.

Bachtrack.com

Slavka Zamecnikova is an enchanting Susanna, wise and clever, she knows how to use the Count’s stalking to her advantage. In the disguise of a countess in the fourth act, she shows that she definitely has what it takes to be a real countess.

onlinemerker.com

Spectacular work by Slávka Zámecniková as Susanna, the Almaviva’s servant. In addition to the undoubted beauty of the voice, she has a wonderful technique that allows her to move through the entire range without any problem, giving her role, fundamental in the work, even greater relevance. I liked her above all in the interrelationship with all his companions, duos, trios or concertantes where she was always at a very high level.

planeamagazine.com

The beautiful voice of Susanna (Slávka Zámecníková) is powerful, full-bodied, but also technicaly very well placed.

cult.news

Theatre des Champs-Elysées │ Don Giovanni │ Donna Anna

Slavka Zamecnikova’s Donna
Anna is just extraordinary. Her brilliant timbre and crystalline accuracy make us rediscover a myriad of nuances in each intervention of this often very austere character. She plays Anna to perfection and we notice an overflowing musicality. We very much hope that she returns to Paris soon and especially for a recital in order to hear her again in the full spectrum of her range.

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