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OperaSlovakia | 26. 9. 2022 | Pavel Unger

Slovak songs at BHS were an excellent dramaturgical idea

“The only soloist of the evening who did not need sheet music was the soprano Mária Taytaková. The fact that both performed cycles are part of her new song CD Impressions does not change this matter. She chose three songs for soprano and piano, op. 3 on Rudolf Dilong’s poem Spring in the Valley by Ján Zimmer… Maria Taytakova in artistic harmony with pianist Ladislav Fančovič brought an appropriately differentiated atmosphere to the songs. The solo voice sounded in a timbre with an impressive shine not only in the highs, it attracted attention with sensitive modeling of phrases and handling of dynamic nuances.”

“In the second half of the concert, Maria Taytakova and Ladislav Fančovič returned to the stage with the song cycle for coloratura soprano and piano op. 19 The Youth on the text by Laco Novomeský, a work from the early creative period of the composer and conductor Ladislav Holoubek… In Taytakova’s interpretation, underpainted by Fančovič’s sensitive piano, we could hear not only technical confidence in the coloratura sections and a large tonal range of the cycle, but equally expressive depth in work with dynamics, revealing a close and profound symbiosis of words and music.”

https://operaslovakia.sk/slovenske-piesne-na-bhs-boli-vybornym-napadom-dramaturgie/

OperaSlovakia | 16. 11. 2022 | Dita Marenčinová

Song recital by Mária Tajtáková with piano accompaniment by Ladislav Fančovič

“M. Tajtáková handles her voice with a clear awareness of the songs message, both in the music and in the text. She always adapted her expression at the concert to the mood emanating from the musical character. Her sensitive reaction to both components was omnipresent as well as intimacy and fragility in a chamber-tuned expression. Currently, he certainly belongs to the elite of Slovak concert singers.”

https://operaslovakia.sk/piesnovy-recital-marie-tajtakovej-s-klavirnym-sprievodom-ladislava-fancovica/

Hudobný život | 9/2022 | Pavel Unger

CD Impressions, M. Taytakova, L. Fanzowitz, Hevhetia 2021

“Marie Taytakova’s lyrical soprano sounds balanced in all positions, it has a pleasant rounded colour and, thanks to her excellent breath technique the phrasing is fluent… The songs () have a varied atmosphere, each of them has its own poetics, which Taytakova conceived in a close creative partnership with Fanzowitz with a strong emotion, sense of chamber musicianship, plastic content reflection of lyrical, as well as, and more dramatic surges… The soprano’s intonation is clear, her voice has a warm timbre in the central register, and her piano on high notes is particularly impressive… The turn to the German-language repertoire () points to her ability to interconnect the parlando style with legato, and in addition to the strong personal contribution of the singer and the pianist, the highs notes in piano are once again the most impressive parts… In the Slovak block, Taytakova confirms her sense of expressive detailing, precise intonation even in difficult passages and excellent articulation – whether it is about capturing melancholy or sonorous beauty, or certain rhapsodic elements…”

OperaSlovakia | 30. 7. 2022 | Dita Marenčinová

The album Impressions Songs presents Slovak songwriting in the context of European music

 “M. Taytakova responded positively to the challenge of singing solo songs. She opened them up for herself and the listeners, and discovered their intimate atmosphere. This unusually beautiful atmosphere is also spread by her interpretation of all the songs from the CD album. The fragile world of the French composers’ lyrics perceives M. Taytakova extremely sensitively and respectfully as a singer. The result is vocal freshness in every song and natural expression when moving melodic lines. Fauré and Duparc’s songs act as a light breeze of musical delicacy in her performance.”

“Not only in French, but also in Slovak songs, the work with tones, the musically flawless treatment of high positions, the precision of singing in coloraturas and the sonically acceptable increase in the dramatic tension of some songs (Debussy, but also Duparc, not to mention Berg and in several places songs by Slovak authors) do impress. On the CD, M. Taytakova attracted attention by a colorfully balanced vocal fundus, sonorous voice in every position, and round tone production. The songs of Slovak composers, in texture even a bit more demanding than the French ones, did not represent an interpretation problem for the great soloist.”

https://operaslovakia.sk/album-impressions-songs-predstavuje-slovensku-piesnovu-tvorbu-v-kontexte-europskej-hudby/

Centrum Kultury Jazovia | 6.12.2021 | Kamil Rubik – Pawel Januszewski

Maria Taytakova & Ladislav Fanzowitz – angelic charm!

“This concert defined music that is incredibly noble, with values ​​that are reserved for only a few genres. There are not many places for such tones in urban nooks. They cannot be heard at markets, supermarkets or street concerts. Such music needs atmosphere, space and the opportunity to go into its mood, into its aura at 100%. It has been today! A soprano who has a rich artistic experience on various opera stages around the world during her musical career. Maria Taytakova, a brilliant artist. Something beautiful, unseen, unusual. Compositions by Claude Debussy, Mathias Ruegg, Henri Duparc, Jan Zimmer and many others sounded like in a dream, so easily, so smoothly. The accompanist was Ladislav Fanzowitz, pianist, saxophonist, with music bound by a mental connection that cannot be disrupted. The visual dignity of the artists must also be taken into account, as can be seen in the photographs by Michał Buksa. If St. Nicholas Evening is not held every day, what do we say to St. Nicholas Evening in this style? Unique!”

https://www.facebook.com/561459797222949/posts/4435773403124883/?sfnsn=mo

AFA – Ad fontes artis | 10/2021 | Soňa Benková

Musical autumn in Cífer

“Mária Tajtáková showed her singing skills here in full. She performed coloraturas with noble lightness and precision, as well as a remarkable sonority of the middle and lower register of her soprano… Mária Tajtáková led her part focused, with a wide dynamic range. Her piano, pianissimo and forte sounded ringing in the hall. She demonstrated remarkable colour, tone flexibility, lyricism as well as dramatic accents… The overall impression from the concert can be summarized in a few words: professionalism, technical, musical and interpretive maturity, beauty of sound and perfect  team-work”.

https://fmu.aku.sk/images/publikacie/AFA_102021_ISSN_2453-9694.pdf

Tnavský Hlas | 26.10.2021 | Marián Pavlík

The autumn cycle of concerts in Cífer was underlined by the excellent performance of young artists

https://www.trnavskyhlas.sk/c/31671-jesenny-cyklus-koncertov-vciferipodciarkol-vynikajuci-vykon-mladych-umelcov

Opera Online |17. 7. 2019 | Dr. Helmut Christian Mayer

Baden: Benda “il buon marito” und Haydn “Arianna a Naxos”: Historischer Zauber barocker Raritäten

Das Universum der Oper

“Und die Gesangsstimmen lassen keine Wünsche offen: Ausdrucksstark, mit vielen Nuancen und wunderbar phrasierend erklingt der Sopran der slowakischen Sängerin Maria Taytakova als Rosetta”.

https://www.opera-online.com/de/columns/hmayer/baden-benda-il-buon-marito-und-haydn-arianna-a-naxos-historischer-zauber-barocker-

NÖN. at | 16. 7. 2019 | Michaela Fleck

Baden: Ariadne & Der gute Ehemann

Theatersommer-Kritik

“Große Oper im kleinen Kasten – historisch, exotisch, dramatisch, ironisch. Bravo! …Und dafür auch wieder eine Rarität ausgegraben: Georg Anton Bendas „Il buon Marito“. Das kommt in Marit Burgers historischen Rüschenärmeln, Brokatmänteln, Kniehosen und Dreispitzen als veritables Emanzipationsstück daher. Und ist dabei auch noch richtig komisch (wunderbar streng: Maria Taytakova, wunderbar zerknirscht: Pablo Cameselle).”

https://m.noen.at/theatersommer/theatersommer-kritik-baden-ariadne-der-gute-ehemann-baden-kritik-theatersommer-154856648?fbclid=IwAR24If6UUt73oUqYl_rgCtagxAtn936VcaC-D3b7Rf4CCDwmEmDdn69vNCc

Online Merker – Die internationale Kulturplattform | 15. 7. 2019 | Udo Pacolt

BADEN/ Casino/ Teatro Barocco: DER GUTE EHEMANN von Georg Anton Benda/ ARIADNE AUF NAXOS von Joseph Haydn. Premiere

“In der Rolle der Rosetta begeisterte die slowakische Sopranistin Maria Taytakova sowohl stimmlich wie schauspielerisch durch ihr ausgeprägtes komödiantisches Spiel.”

https://onlinemerker.com/baden-casino-teatro-barocco-der-gute-ehemann-von-georg-anton-benda-ariadne-auf-naxos-von-joseph-haydn-premiere/?fbclid=IwAR2T_uHjvdypSQo6eOGdSJ0mYWschPfabFhjPyLd1Kb625D1Vjm1wHbbQ6A

Wiener Zeitung | 15. 7. 2019 | Daniel Wagner

Teatro Barocco: Putzige Musikperlen

Opernkritik

“Maria Taytakova machte als kraftvoll-gewitzte Rosetta beste Figur, der köstliche Buffo von Pablo Cameselle (Bazzotto) fügte sich in die beherzte Dynamik von Ensembleleiter Aries Caces ein. Auch in diesem Sommer ist Baden für Freunde vergessener Musikperlen eine Landpartie wert.”

http://www.wienerzeitung.at/nachrichten/kultur/buehne/2018623-Teatro-Barocco-Putzige-Musikperlen.html

Salzburger Nachrichten | 16. 7. 2019

Oper gelingt bei Kerzenschein

“Maria Taytakova ist eine selbstbewusste Rosetta,… differenziert im Ausdruck zu, wobei auch stets ein wenig wohltuende Ironie Platz greifen darf.“

https://www.sn.at/kultur/musik/oper-gelingt-bei-kerzenschein-73474699?fbclid=IwAR1-eQYwBnCsSFVJhVbM5ZEnFkUp9skA9SObYYnRi_bIxjz86pu1VGT_9VM

Operaplus.cz | 11. 10. 2017 | Olga Jnáčková

Alcina from Košice at the Festival Opera 2017

“Especially towards the end of opera the attention was caught by the colourful and round voice of Maria Taytakova in the role of Oberto”.

https://operaplus.cz/kosicka-alcina-festivalu-opera-2017/

Kukninato.sk | 07. 03. 2017

INTERVIEW – Maria Taytakova: Zázračné momenty na javisku

„Mária Tajtáková (vystupuje ako Maria Taytakova) patrí medzi operné hviezdy, ktoré šíria dobré meno Slovenska v zahraničí. Je známa po celom svete. Debutovala v úlohe Lucie di Lammermoor v rovnomennej Donizettiho opere v Štátnom divadle v Košiciach v roku 2009. Odtiaľ ju jej lyricko-koloratúrny soprán zaviedol do Talianska, Nemecka, Rakúska i Japonska. V Taliansku očarila v úlohe Musetty (G. Puccini: La Bohème), v Rakúsku zaujala ako Gilda (G. Verdi: Rigoletto), Adina (G. Donizetti: Elisir d’amore) a Piramo (J. A Hasse: Piramo e Tisbe), v Nemecku, Rakúsku a Japonsku si podmanila koncertné pódia, no nevyhýba sa ani účinkovaniu na Slovensku, kde stvárnila ďalšie úlohy ako Najade (R. Strauss: Aridane auf Naxos) a Oberto (G.F. Händel: Alcina). Kritika o nej píše v superlatívoch a okrem krásneho hlasu a elegantného speváckeho prejavu vyzdvihuje aj jej hereckú expresívnosť.“

https://www.kukninato.sk/rozhovor/maria-taytakova-zazracne-momenty-na-javisku/

WomanMan.sk | 02. 03. 2017

INTERVIEW – Mária Tajtáková: Čo ma na opere najviac baví

„Operná hviezda Mária TAJTÁKOVÁ je známa po celom svete. Debutovala v Štátnom divadle v Košiciach, odkiaľ pochádza. Hoci sa o tom u nás málo vie, odvtedy jej tlieskalo publikum napríklad v Rakúsku, Taliansku, Nemecku i v Japonsku.“

http://www.womanman.sk/maria-tajtakova-co-ma-na-opere-bavi-najviac/

Opern-blog | Le Donne di Kirchstetten… Vol. 2 | 12. 12. 2016

MARIA TAYTAKOVA  …Esprit de Charme, Stil und Glamour!

LE DONNE DI KIRCHSTETTEN… Vol. 2

“im heutigen Kapitel unseres aktuellen, vierteiligen KlassikFestival Schloss Kirchstetten-Blogs möchten wir Ihre Aufmerksamkeit auf die großartige slowakische Opern- und Konzertsängerin Maria Taytakova lenken…”

https://schlosskirchstetten.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/le-donne-di-kirchstetten-vol-2/

ORF NÖ | Theaterfest Niederösterreich | 30. 06. 2016

TEATRO BAROCCO – Piramo e Tisbe – Stift Altenburg 2016

Maria Taytakova as Piramo in Bernd Bienert’s production  of  Piramo e Tisbe by Johann Adolf Hasse TEATRO BAROCCO, Stift Altenburg 2016

Premiere (25.06.2016)

CAST: Maria Taytakova (Piramo), Megan Kahts (Tisbe), Peter Widholz (Tisbe’s father), Gabriel Wanka (Lion), Emanuel Schmelzer-Ziringer (Conductor and cembalo), Bernd R. Bienert (Intendant and stage director).

Kronen Zeitung | 27. 06. 2016 | Karlheinz Roschitz

Der Zauber barocker Tragödie 

“The two sopranos, the South African Megan Kahts as Tisbe and the Slovakian Maria Taytakova as Piramo, dominate the scene bravely: their often very long recitatives have life, their da-capo arias show imposing force and tension, their coloraturas, on which Hasse – also because of his wife, the famous diva Faustina Bordini – never saved, seductively sparkle.”

Der Neue Merker | 09. 07. 2016 | Udo Pacolt

ALTENBURG/ Stift: Piramo e Tisbe von Johann Adolf Hasse

“The opera by Hasse was a musical enjoyment of art also due to the small ensemble of singers and the orchestra who came up with an excellent performance… the Slovak soprano Maria Taytakova as Piramo performed in a female costume, as it was common in the Baroque period. She shined through the versatile expression of her soprano. The three duets were sung with a vocally wonderful harmony… The enthusiastic audience rewarded all artists for their impressive performance with a frenetic, not ending, applause including several “Brava” for the two sopranos.”

Kurier | 27. 06. 2016 | Barbara Pálffy

TEATRO BAROCCO Liebestragödie im Altenburger Schauderwald: „Piramo e Tisbe“ 

“The elegantly guided voice of Maria Taytakova – Piramo is originally cast also by a soprano – sounds more silvery, giving a finely dosed harmony to the duets. Both ladies look gorgeous in the luxurious costumes and give traditional gestures and choreographic sequences life and the soul.”

Die Presse | 27. 06. 2016 | Walter Weidringer

Eine Barockoper auf Punkt und Komma. Das TEATRO BAROCCO im Stift Altenburg bringt Hasses „Piramo e Tisbe“ in historischem Gewand

“Today the piece is conceived more musically – especially when expressive voices are in play… Maria Taytakova filled the role of Piramo, also composed for a soprano, with a lyrical emphasis.”

Kronen Zeitung | 25. 06. 2016

Stift Altenburg: Heute Premiere von Hasses „Piramo“ in Berd R. Bienerts Regie

Operaplus.cz | 28. 02. 2016 | Pavel Unger

The huge contrast in rhythm, tempo and emotion. Marek Štryncl in Košice Opera. Baroque opera for the first time in Košice. In captivity of Alcina’s magical power.

“Witty and refreshing character was conceived by the role of Oberto seeking his father among the audience at the beginning of the second act… The role of Oberto was performed by the soprano Maria Taytakova who sang it with a round chamber tone and flawless coloraturas.”

http://operaplus.cz

Hintermayer Music | 28.9.2015 | Alexandra Zumoberhaus

Benefiz-Konzert “Glanzstücke der Kirchstettner Oper” mit einem Weltklasseglanzstück oder “It’s a women’s world” in Kirchstetten

MARIA TAYTAKOVA, the acclaimed Gilda and Adina from the Klassik Festival Schloss Kirchstetten. Traviata. Violetta’s great scene and aria from the 1st act. Of course, today the appearance plays an important role. The beautiful singer with an artful hairstyle and flattering robe was again a feast for the eyes. But Maria Taytakova could sing Violetta like this even in a potato sack! Again, every tone sounded, intimate, feverish, with sparkling coloratura, well seated middle position, understandable text and crystal clear highs. The soprano has a voice as beautiful as a dream with many colours; coloratura ability, spinto qualities – a Violetta of her (the role that requires two, if not even three voices) would be exciting and desirable… Her Gilda in quartet was perfect and beautiful!…The Flower Duet from “Lakme” with ELSA GIANNOULIDOU and MARIA TAYTAKOVA…Only this duet itself was the highlight of all highlights at the Kirchstetten concert. What the two singers have presented here earned the maximum number of stars. It was so infinitely vocally elaborated, dramatically touching, yet quite simple, really the highest level. Every breath came together on the split of a second and the voices sounded in harmony without equal.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/hintermayer-musik

TV ORF NÖ

Theater Fest – L’Elisir d’amore – Schloss Kirchstetten 2015

G. Donizetti – L’Elisir d’amore

Maria Taytakova as Adina

Klassik Festival Schloss Kirchstetten

Premiere (31.07.2015)

Hooman Khalatbari (Conductor), Csaba Némedi (Stage director), Etelka Polgar (Stage director assistant), Simon Schuller (Correpetitor), Gianpiera Buehlmann (Costumes), Patricia Lehner (Masks), Eva Drnek (Production), Stephan Gartner (Intendant).

CAST: Maria Taytakova (Adina), Matthew Peña (Nemorino), Ulf Bunde (Dulcamara), Gunyong Na (Belcore), Lenka Pavlovič (Gianetta), Edith Soukup (Maria – speaking role), Wiener Kammerchor (Peasants).

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L’Elisir d’amore – Schloss Kirchstetten 2015 – Schau

G. Donizetti – L’Elisir d’amore

Maria Taytakova as Adina

Klassik Festival Schloss Kirchstetten

Premiere (31.07.2015)

Hooman Khalatbari (Conductor), Csaba Némedi (Stage director), Etelka Polgar (Stage director assistant), Simon Schuller (Correpetitor), Gianpiera Buehlmann (Costumes), Patricia Lehner (Masks), Eva Drnek (Production), Stephan Gartner (Intendant).

CAST: Maria Taytakova (Adina), Matthew Peña (Nemorino), Ulf Bunde (Dulcamara), Gunyong Na (Belcore), Lenka Pavlovič (Gianetta), Edith Soukup (Maria – speaking role), Wiener Kammerchor (Peasants).

TV ORF 2

Der Liebestrank ORF TVthek

Donizetti – Der Liebestrank (L’Elisir d’amore)

Maria Taytakova as Adina

Klassik Festival Schloss Kirchstetten

Premiere (31.07.2015)

Hooman Khalatbari (Conductor), Csaba Némedi (Stage director), Etelka Polgar (Stage director assistant), Simon Schuller (Correpetitor), Gianpiera Buehlmann (Costumes), Patricia Lehner (Masks), Eva Drnek (Production), Stephan Gartner (Intendant).

CAST: Maria Taytakova (Adina), Matthew Peña (Nemorino), Ulf Bunde (Dulcamara), Gunyong Na (Belcore), Lenka Pavlovič (Gianetta), Edith Soukup (Maria – speaking role), Wiener Kammerchor (Peasants).

Hintermayer Music | 2.8.2015 | Alexandra Zumoberhaus

L’elisir d’amore – Klassikfestival Schloss Kirchstetten – Kirchstetten seziert und inszeniert die Liebe

With Maria Taytakova we heard a great Adina last night. I have often been upset when Adina was sung by soubrettes, too “light” voices. However, Taytakova has a wonderful, agile soprano with a sonorous middle register, magnificent legato, sparkling coloraturas and with such a warm and honeyed voice that I was very excited. In addition, she convincingly plays and looks beautiful …

https://www.facebook.com/notes/927689357311830/?pnref=story

Kurier 3 August 2015

Ein „Liebestrank“ mit Weinviertler Lokalkolorit

Maria Taytakova sings and plays impeccable.

http://www.pressreader.com/austria/kurier…

Café Momus 20.8.2015, – zsoly-

Muskotályünnep – Donizetti: L’elisir d’amore (1)

Thanks to the excellent role shaping of Adina by Maria Taytakova we witnessed a credible metamorphosis of the main character. In addition, the Slovak singer seems to be also vocally the most ideal Adina. She has a full, rich lyric soprano with reliable coloratura skills. In the first moment a regular concert-goer may get an impression that these types of voices are abundant in opera houses. However, a singer who possesses the technique and musicality of Maria Taytakova can be found rarely.

http://www.momus.hu/article.php?artid=6886

http://www.momus.hu/article.php?artid=6886

Café Momus 20.8.2015, – zéta-

Muskotályünnep – Donizetti: L’elisir d’amore (2)

Maria Taytakova (Adina) by her spectacular performance conveyed a personal transformation of Adina when she falls in love with Nemorino and discards her mask. From an inaccessible business lady she becomes an attractive young woman. Besides the eye-catching acting talent the vocal stability of Maria Taytakova was one of the major gains of the whole performance.

http://www.momus.hu/article.php?artid=6886

Der Neue Merker 1.8.2015

Schloss Kirchstetten: Gaetano Donizetti L’ELISIR D’AMORE

Adina, Maria Taytakova, the enchanting Slovak with the crystal clear voice.

http://www.der-neue-merker.eu/schloss-kirchstetten…

NÖN Woche 32/2015

Witzig gespielter „Liebestrank“

Opern-blog, Klassik Festival Schloss Kirchstetten 29.7.2015

Maria Taytakova – Adina, reiche junge Pächterin

https://schlosskirchstetten.wordpress.com/

Elite on Tour 78/2015

Ein Liebestrank wird gebraut…

Der Neue Merker 3.8.2013   

Schloss Kirchstetten: Giuseppe Verdi RIGOLETTO Premiere

Maria Taytakova is a pretty petite Gilda on the stage, clearly blind until Rigoletto’s revenge “opens” her eyes. Even in the last corner of Lower Austria there are small concessions to be made to the director’s theatre! However, she perfectly mastered the coloratura and the dramatic culminations.

http://www.der-neue-merker.eu/schloss-kirchstetten-giuseppe-verdi-rigoletto-premiere-3-8-2013

Café Momus 28.9.2013

Revelatív Rigoletto a kirchstetteni fesztiválon

The director’s basic idea made from Gilda undoubtedly the main character of the entire piece, and thus placed a considerable burden on the slender shoulders of Maria Taytakova. In Taytakova’s interpretation one could see not the usual “pale and anemic prototype” of Gilda, but a creature of flesh and blood. The love duet in the first act was filled out with an amazingly happy passion, while during her aria (“Caro nome”) she led us into – in this case – an authentic dream world, which ultimately caused her own apostasy. Her role interpretation was marked not only by an immense thoroughness and depth, but also by a full-blown drama. This – given a proximity to the audience – escalated the tragedy of a young girl determined already from the “Vendetta duet” with her father.

http://www.momus.hu/article.php?artid=6607

NÖN Woche 32/2013

Rigoletto – Trauma, Tragödie, Tod

Groβe Tragödie auf kleiner Bühne

Papiruszportal.hu 26.8.2013

Rigoletto a kastélyban

Maria Taytakova has a very strong stage personality, we were able to discern even the smallest emotional changes on her face and in her body language. She is the person whose presence on stage always corresponds with the necessities of her role in the given situation.

http://www.papiruszportal.hu/site/?lang=1&f=3&p=9&n=14982

Elite on Tour 71/2013

„Rigoletto“ in Kirchstetten

Eine groβe Vorstellung in kleinem Format

And Gilda? Gilda is blind, blinded by love, blinded by the danger. She experiences her first love, a love that will lead to her death. What can one say, if you still get goosebumps in almost tropical temperatures, as Gilda (grandiose sung and played by Maria Taytakova) dies in the arms of her father? The hall boils, but this time with enthusiasm and applause …

 www.Wien4tel.tv

Klassik Festival Schloß Kirchstetten – Rigoletto 2013

Reportage from the general rehearsal

http://www.wein4tel.tv/index.php?s=videos&id=121

NÖN Woche 08/2013

Verdi-Gala der Extraklasse

Maria Taytakova sounded exceedingly beautiful and performed the big Violetta’s aria “E strano” with plenty of nuances.

Veneto Uno 17.10.2012

Mozart Requiem, Duomo, Pieve di Soligo 2012

Noordhollands Dagblad

Maria Tajtakova (Taytakova) …a name to remember!…performed the role of Gilda from Rigoletto. However, what she sang was less important than how she sang it. Lively, expressively, dynamically and with beautiful coloraturas. She knew how to attract the attention of the audience.

Nederlands Dagblad

Maria Tajtakova (Taytakova) excelled in Gilda with perfect intonation. Many people in the audience had goosebumps while she was singing.

Reflexie o umení, Peter Szigety

Between the boundaries set by the invincible dramatic performances of Maria Callas and the musical and technical perfectionism of Edita Grúberová, the young Slovak soprano Mária Tajtáková (Taytakova) makes her own way on stage performing the main character of Donizetti’s opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Based on her impressive voice rightly ambitious and subtly beautiful singer wants nothing more and nothing less than her famous predecessor but she wants it otherwise…

Učiteľské noviny

The title role of Sandrina (Mozart: La finta giardinera) was performed by Mária Tajtáková (Taytakova), who gave a plastic shape to this character …as an actress with wit and charm.

Karlovarský dnes

Laureats of the International Singing Competition of Antonín Dvořák 2001.

The Slovak Spectator

Another high point of the week’s events consisted of a concert at the Mirror Room in the ancient Slovak city of Trnava, where Slovak and Russian artists – Mária Tajtáková (Taytakova), …gave an extraordinary performance.

Hudobný život

At the beginning of the festival (Mozart Week) the Mozart’s Missa brevis in C major (Spatzenmesse) KV 220 was performed… The soloists – Mária Tajtáková (soprano)… gave an excellent, professional performance and prepared a really nice experience to the crowded church.