![In Review: Packer in the National Philharmonic at Strathmore's "Porgy and Bess"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b22b_27316d3ab4a2431a8662f1912aad9405~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_364,h_205,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/f2b22b_27316d3ab4a2431a8662f1912aad9405~mv2.webp)
In Review: Packer in the National Philharmonic at Strathmore's "Porgy and Bess"
“The part of Sportin’ Life is written for a natural showman. But Chauncey Packer, boasting a clarion tenor and high-kicking strut, found...
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![Oper! Da Magazin reviews McIntyre, Mechavich for Utah Opera's "Moby Dick"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b22b_1dad595ffcc64c1292da76d993f7c0c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_364,h_272,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f2b22b_1dad595ffcc64c1292da76d993f7c0c2~mv2.webp)
Oper! Da Magazin reviews McIntyre, Mechavich for Utah Opera's "Moby Dick"
"Kristine McIntyres Regie lotete zahlreiche Blickwinkel der Handlung aus und erlaubte es den Sängern, Mut ebenso wie Verletzlichkeit zu...
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![Slack gives "heartbreaking" performance as Serena in University of Michigan "Porgy an](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b22b_e485069de40f4960b315889cefbfbcd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_364,h_282,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f2b22b_e485069de40f4960b315889cefbfbcd7~mv2.webp)
Slack gives "heartbreaking" performance as Serena in University of Michigan "Porgy an
"Soprano Karen Slack, who was the role of Serena, gave a notably heartbreaking performance of “My Man’s Gone Now.” Her powerful voice and...
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![Mayes a "revelation" in Dead Man Walking with the BBC Orchestra at the Barbican](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b22b_92e4cc156ce944b6a851ebf78e6ec3a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_364,h_205,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f2b22b_92e4cc156ce944b6a851ebf78e6ec3a4~mv2.webp)
Mayes a "revelation" in Dead Man Walking with the BBC Orchestra at the Barbican
"As the initially unremorseful De Rocher, the baritone Michael Mayes was a revelation. . . this was an unforgettable performance." -The...
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![Vickers brings his "powerful voice" to Sarasota Opera's "Manon Lescaut"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b22b_67c68e271bc7437b816e4c560670dd8b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_277,h_182,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f2b22b_67c68e271bc7437b816e4c560670dd8b~mv2.webp)
Vickers brings his "powerful voice" to Sarasota Opera's "Manon Lescaut"
"Supported by the rich sound of the Sarasota Opera Orchestra and chorus, conducted by Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi, soprano Sandra...
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![In Review: Turner "exhilarating" as Florestan at West Bay Opera](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b22b_db7618d33e5f45f09abc82194c967a31~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_364,h_205,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f2b22b_db7618d33e5f45f09abc82194c967a31~mv2.webp)
In Review: Turner "exhilarating" as Florestan at West Bay Opera
“The counterpart to the soprano’s big moment is Florestan’s heroic aria, opening Act II: “Gott! Welch Dunkel hier!” (God! How dark it...
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![In Review: Sadler joins Alamo City Opera for 'A Little Night Music"](https://img.youtube.com/vi/sFoIGm_Oquk/mqdefault.jpg)
In Review: Sadler joins Alamo City Opera for 'A Little Night Music"
“All actors were sharply distinctive in their characters … Cindy Sadler as Madame Armfeldt, among them.” -MySanAntonio.com Read full review.
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![In Review: Bouley and Andreassen in Opera San Jose's "Der fliegende Holländer"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b22b_dd7b94d1f7b440c682213522d8092473~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_364,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f2b22b_dd7b94d1f7b440c682213522d8092473~mv2.webp)
In Review: Bouley and Andreassen in Opera San Jose's "Der fliegende Holländer"
"Daland, played by Gustav Andreassen, is both bubbly and forthright, portraying a lost seaman who is blind to the mythical consequences...
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![In Review: Burns impresses as Bottom in Virginia Opera's "A Midsummer Night's Dream&quo](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b22b_9482590297e54b51a37e614d522ca7d9~mv2_d_1841_1215_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_364,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f2b22b_9482590297e54b51a37e614d522ca7d9~mv2_d_1841_1215_s_2.webp)
In Review: Burns impresses as Bottom in Virginia Opera's "A Midsummer Night's Dream&quo
“Bass-baritone Matthew Burns roared with arrogant bluster as Bottom, the vain know-it-all who leads the “Rude Mechanicals” troupe by bad...
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![In Review: Biller "outstanding" in The Dallas Opera's "The Ring of Polykrates&quo](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2b22b_9d9f65df03a8471a9127f2e4ad1d7d79~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_364,h_243,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/f2b22b_9d9f65df03a8471a9127f2e4ad1d7d79~mv2.webp)
In Review: Biller "outstanding" in The Dallas Opera's "The Ring of Polykrates&quo
"The opera, Der Ring Des Polykrates, on the other hand was simply enchanting with an outstanding cast...The cast is uniformly strong and...