If you want two performers that put the fun into classical crossover you should meet Natalia Tsvi and Gilad Paz. The pair make up ‘Voce Nova’ and they include classical with top 40 hits, disco and… well you name it!
Natasha Barbieri: How did Voce Nova come together?
Voce Nova: We met in February 2018 when we were planning a house concert of opera hits at a mutual acquaintance’s home. During our conversation we discovered that we have similar backgrounds, both having started out singing popular music and then moving to NYC from Israel to study classical singing after completing our army service. We also talked about our past crossover projects: Natalia had recorded a classical crossover album, and Gilad had created OPROCK, a concert that combined opera and rock singing. This led to the realization that we are both hustlers who love to create our own musical outlets. After a very successful concert, in which we found out that we have amazing chemistry on stage and a similar, dynamic way of connecting with an audience, we started thinking about what kind of show we could create together in order to get our style, message, and uniqueness out there.
VOCE NOVA was created in the spring of 2018, and is our way of combining Natalia’s expertise in pop music, Gilad’s fluency in rock classics, and both of our knowledge of opera and voice, to create something new and unique, geared specifically towards corporate events, gala dinners, fundraisers, and high end private parties.
Natasha Barbieri: How would you describe your style?
Voce Nova: An opera in Lincoln Center meets a concert in Madison Square Garden!
VOCE NOVA started as our way of combining the luxury of classical singing with the excitement of classic and contemporary pop music. We set out to find original ways to meld these genres and create a modern, one-of-a-kind musical identity, and as we keep adding new songs to our repertoire we find ourselves pushing the boundaries of the definition of classical crossover music.
Natasha Barbieri: What are the most important aspects for you of a performance?
Voce Nova: Since we mostly perform in corporate and private events, our first priority is to give our clients a tailor-made show that fits their vision and will WOW their guests!
As performers, the most important aspect for us is connecting with our audience. Whether it’s with a rousing arrangement of Verdi’s “Libiamo” (with a twist), or our brand new mashup of Schubert’s “Ave Maria” and Hozier’s “Take Me to Church” (which we are premiering live in NYC on Sept. 14th!), we always strive to surprise the crowd and leave them wanting more.
Natasha Barbieri: What has been the most unique event you’ve ever been asked to perform at?
Voce Nova: This year we were invited to lead an opera flash mob as part of a secret wedding celebration for a very affluent couple. We were asked to dress up as waiters and then during the dinner portion of the event we surprised the guests and started singing! People were caught off-guard and were totally shocked to hear these “waiters” sing opera, while we had a great time entertaining them and getting them to hum and clap along.
Natasha Barbieri: What are some of the goals you have for your duo?
Voce Nova: Our goal is to reach as many people as possible with our music, which is why we decided to audition for America’s Got Talent in 2019. Being on the show was an amazing experience that opened a lot of doors for us, and has shown us just how far we can go and how our vision can touch people from all over the world.
Whether it’s through live performances, commercial work, national television appearances, or any other avenue, we want to bring the VOCE NOVA word, as well as our love and passion for music and singing, to audiences everywhere!
Learn more about Voce Nova on their official website.
