Aliana de la Guardia | Dirty Paloma
 

Hi there! I’m an artist, a holistic life and career consultant for creatives, a non-profit arts leader, a theater artist, a producer, a teacher, and an all-around warrior for artistic misfits - an artistic Jedi. I bet you came here looking for an opera singer, but as you can see, I’m SO much more! Read on to learn what I’m all about.

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NEWS & UPDATES

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An Interview on Classical Archives
An Interview on Classical Archives

Aliana’s second appearance on Classical Archives talking about Guerilla Opera and their work in development Ululations and Gurgles of the Invisible. “Guerilla is constantly breaking new ground and developing works that challenge audiences.  The result? Excitement.” - Classical Archives

Aliana Joins the 2024 Fundraising Certificate Cohort from Philanthropy MA!
Aliana Joins the 2024 Fundraising Certificate Cohort from Philanthropy MA!

Exciting news! I’m thrilled to share that on behalf of Guerilla Opera, I've been accepted into Philanthropy Massachusetts 2024 Fundraising Certificate program—a dynamic six-month online journey.

THOUGHTS (BLOG)

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A Day of Rest… Duh 🌙 Creative Alignment
A Day of Rest… Duh 🌙 Creative Alignment

Sunday is the crown jewel of the week—a day of rest, reflection, and a touch of celestial splendor. Yes, there’s a tarot spread in here for you!

A Magical Gateway ... Day? 🌙 Creative Alignment
A Magical Gateway ... Day? 🌙 Creative Alignment

Saturdays are the magical gateway to the weekend, right? Saturn’s day, the mighty planet, the taskmaster of the celestial realm, the cosmic CEO of structure and meaning in my life. Yes, there’s a tarot spread in here for you!

 

WHERE I’M GOING

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Guerilla Opera "Dreamwalker Live" On Demand on Patreon
Apr 25
Guerilla Opera "Dreamwalker Live" On Demand on Patreon

This is not just a rebroadcast; it's a portal to a world where enchanting music by composers Kaija Saariaho and Caroline Louise Miller redefines the very essence of opera. These compositions will transport you to a realm where life and transformation take on new dimensions, expanding the boundaries of this art form in the most unexpected ways.

Special Guest at Triumph Over Trauma - Magdalena Gómez, Springfield's Poet Laureate
Apr 28
Special Guest at Triumph Over Trauma - Magdalena Gómez, Springfield's Poet Laureate

Aliana de la Guardia performs “Cancion de Cuna Para la Humanidad” by Orlando Jacinto Garcia at “Triumph Over Trauma” a sneak peek at Magdalena Gómez, Springfield's Poet Laureate’s solo show!

WHERE I’VE BEEN

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Guerilla Opera A New Libretto Reading of "The Windows"
Apr 21
Guerilla Opera A New Libretto Reading of "The Windows"

Join esteemed guests, composer Elizabeth Gartman and librettist Susan Bywaters for complimentary treats and beverages, and a lively conversation at the first reading of the libretto of "The Windows", inspired by the true-life disappearance of a local author.

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just a taste…

The final aria from “SALT” written and with stage direction by Deniz Khateri, music and sound design by Bahar Royaee, video projection design by Nuozhou Wang, lighting design by Keithlyn Parkman, Sound by Silken Audio and Bahar Royaee, filmed and edited by Ball Square Films, and with special thanks to Boston's Museum of Science.

Aria from "I Give You My Home”. Performed by Aliana de la Guardia, Artistic Director and soprano and Mike Williams, percussionist of Guerilla Opera. Music and libretto by Beth Wiemann. Edited by Nuozhou Wang. Photography by Craig Incardone. Direction by Cara Consilvio.

"Ofelia's Life Dream" Part 3: Secrets. Written and with music and sound design by Caroline Louise Miller, additional sound by Andrea Merkx, directed by Laine Rettmer, video effects by Nuozhou Wang, and performance by Aliana de la Guardia.

Scene 5 from ELLIS by Gabriele Vanoni: "I rest my eyes..." aria (April 2021) Performed by Aliana de la Guardia and Mike Williams, Percussion . Video and stage direction by Laine Rettmer. Jeffrey Means, Sound Recording and Editing.

Aliana de la Guardia and Deniz Khateri team up as creative directors for a unique presentation of Kaija Saariaho’s ephemeral "Sept Papillons". Video/Audio by Jeffrey Means.

 

DISCOGRAPHY

 

PRESS

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ripe, dexterous soprano

Boston Classical Review

CARLOS SURINACH: ACROBATS OF GOD, BMOP Sound (2023)

“‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ has a stylish female narrator [Aliana de la Guardia] who resists any temptation to guy it up and gives herself to the innocence of Lear’s poem…” (MusicWeb International)

VOICES OF EARTH AND AIR VOL V, Navona Records (2023)

“Aliana de la Guardia… lends herself with subtlety and expressive intensity.” Sonograma

FLEETING REALMS VOL 2, Navona Records (2021)

“Aliana sang like a goddess... I never imagined that my music could sound this good.”

“She is amazing. If you have never heard this voice, you need to find a recording and listen.... Thank you PARMA Recordings for connecting us for this recording. I feel incredibly blessed.” Marvin J Carlton, composer

Loose, Wet, Perforated: Guerilla Opera, Navona Records (2017)

“Aliana de la Guardia’s Loose lets loose dizzying flights of virtuosity, highlighted by screaming riffs so painful that you want them to simultaneously stop and never go away.” Gramophone

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