Living Opera, featuring internationally acclaimed soprano Soula Parassidis and tenor Norman Reinhardt, returns with a sweeping and nostalgic new rendition of the holiday classic “O Holy Night.” Known for their commanding stage presence and careers spanning leading opera houses across Europe, Asia, and North America, Parassidis and Reinhardt bring an undeniable sense of scale, virtuosity, and emotional depth to every performance. With “O Holy Night,” they channel the golden warmth of mid-century holiday broadcasts through their signature blend of operatic power and modern artistic storytelling.
The single arrives as a companion to their ongoing project, Radio Days: The Golden Age of American Song, an album distributed by Universal Music Group in anticipation of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Produced by Grammy-nominated songwriter Jeff Trott and arranged by Oscar-winning pianist and orchestrator Patrick Warren, the project pays tribute to the iconic sound of vintage American broadcasting while placing operatic technique at the forefront of contemporary entertainment culture.
“O Holy Night” embodies the nostalgic heart of the season, lush, reverent, and imbued with the emotional intensity that has made Living Opera a standout force in classical crossover performance. Their interpretation leans into the grandeur of the operatic voice while nodding to the intimacy of early radio traditions that shaped American holiday music.
Beyond its soaring harmonics and cinematic orchestration, the single also represents a deeper artistic intent.
“‘O Holy Night’ is the unexpected jump-off point to discuss the origins of modern media, music, and technology,” Living Opera shares. “We care deeply about telling that story, and reviewing what it means in the age of AI.”
As with all of Living Opera’s work, the track is as visually inspired as it is musically bold. Blending influences from fashion, film, and classical theatre, Parassidis and Reinhardt continue to redefine how operatic performance can live within mainstream culture, bridging generations while honouring the timeless beauty of the human voice.
Warm, rich, and evocative, “O Holy Night” marks a poignant new chapter for Living Opera as they continue to bring operatic excellence to the centre of contemporary storytelling.
