Fanny Lora
Mano a Mano: Arias in Dialogue is a one-hour concert program that places iconic European arias in dialogue with Spanish and Latin American counterparts—introducing classical Hispanic repertoire to new audiences. Through themes of identity, love, and community, the program draws connections between operatic classics and often-overlooked Latin American gems. This season features seven world premieres of newly arranged works by Laura Intravia, specially commissioned for this project. Performed by mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora and a Boston-based chamber ensemble, each concert includes a brief post-performance discussion to foster cultural exchange and community dialogue across New England and beyond.
Performance Calendar
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Sunday, October 20th, 2024: The Chaminade Schubert Club, 505 N Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703. Free admission.
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Saturday, November 9th, 2024: Groupmuse Performance,
Harvard, MA. Reservation required.
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Meet The Team
Fanny Lora, mezzo-soprano: Award-winning mezzo-soprano, Alexander Technique teacher, and composer celebrated for her heartfelt interpretations of Spanish and Latin American repertoire. Her 2024–2025 concert tour, Through My Eyes: Sounds of the Americas, with pianist Alexandra Lutkevich, earned critical acclaim and was supported by multiple grants, including Berklee College of Music’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion award. Fanny creates immersive concert experiences, including Españolería, Andaluz, and En Cuerpo & Alma. A graduate of Ithaca College and The Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Alexander Technique Training Program. Fanny is the founder of LullaYou, a company crafting personalized nursery songs for families. She is a NEST 1 & 2 Program Eligible artist, through the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) to present her work. Fanny lives in Holliston, MA, with her family and shares her work on Instagram and TikTok at @fannyloraartist and @LullaYou.
Smitha Radhakrishnan, Dancer and Sociologist
Dr. Smitha Radhakrishnan is the founder and artistic director of natya dance, which she has run since 2015. A lifelong diasporic dancer, Smitha has danced for four decades and performed on three continents for diverse audiences, continuously building on her foundational training in Bharatanatyam from Asha Gopal, Katherine Kunhiraman and Dr. Aparna Sindhoor. She is the author of four books and works as Professor of Sociology at Wellesley College. www.natyadance.org
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