Karin Wolverton "utterly stunning" in Minnesota Opera's "Das Rheingold"
"Karin Wolverton a smartly vocalized Freia" - Minneapolis Star Tribune Read full review. "Karin Wolverton is utterly stunning as Freia"...
In Review: Andreassen and Mechavich in Kentucky Opera's "Die Entführung aus dem Serail"
"It is no secret that I have enjoyed listening to Gustav Andreassen’s turns on the Brown Theatre stage and his Osmin is no exception....
Montiel brings "rich, sensual tones" and "easy confidence" to Florida Grand Oper
"Spanish mezzo Montiel in her FGO debut, appearing with a fall of untamed hair and a defiant décolletage, credibly portrays a woman who...
In Review: Mastropierro lends "powerful but sumptuous tone" to Brünnhilde with Queen City
"As soon as she awoke from her deep sleep and uttered her first notes, it was clear that Mithra Mastropierro’s Brünnhilde would be...
In Review: McIntyre, Thurman receive raves for "Jane Eyre" with the Center for Contemporar
New York Chronicle, Music: Jane Eyre by Louis Karchin "[Louis Karchin] tells the story through the orchestra, as much as the singers,...
In Review: Staufenbiel's "Das Rheingold" at Minnesota Opera
"Under the stage direction and production concept of Brian Staufenbiel, Minnesota Opera’s production involves a layered mixture of...
In Review: Calvin Griffin as Escamillo in Florida Grand Opera's "Carmen"
"Calvin Griffin . . . bringing a darkly lustrous voice to the toreador’s final duet with Carmen" -South Florida Classical Review Read...
In Review: Birsan and Moran triumph in Madison Opera's "Roméo et Juliette"
"Romeo may get top billing in the title, but Madison Opera’s latest production is all about the girl. . . Emily Birsan’s Juliet is a...
Nistico "outstanding" as Sarasota Opera's "Don Pasquale"
"Written for four of the great singers of that time, “Don Pasquale” has big vocal demands in every role — and Sarasota Opera’s singers...