In Review: John Riesen as Gaston in "Beauty and the Beast" at Shreveport Opera
"The comedic bully, Gaston, is the foil to the couple. Performed by the irrepressible John Riesen, "Gaston" seemed to have almost too...
In Review: Andreassen gives "powerful performance" in Nashville Opera "Susannah"
"A powerful performance was given by bass-baritone Gustav Andreassen, as Olin Blitch. The ominous, black water of his voice washed over...
In Review: Abreu "heavenly" in double bill with Chicago Opera Theater
"Abreu brings off the suicidal artist’s 30-minute succession of arias and accompanied recitatives most skillfully . . . The Puerto Rican...
In Review: Amanda Crider in "L'Orfeo" with Apollo's Fire
"Amanda Crider’s burnished mezzo-soprano gave authority to Speranza — Orfeo’s supernatural guide." -ClevelandClassical.com Read full review.
Staufenbiel brings "visionary" direction to Arizona Opera's "Das Rheingold"
"With equal flashes of imagination and innovation, Arizona Opera's production of DAS RHEINGOLD, under the visionary direction of Brian...
In Review: León brings his "golden tone" to Roméo in Nice
"Tenor Romeo Jesus Leon is in tune with his partner. The tone is golden, the natural vibrato, the long breath, the powerful emission. At...
Richard Ollarsaba brings his "strong, resonant" bass-baritone to Virginia Opera's &quo
"The rich tone and charismatic presence of bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba as Raimondo are strong points as well." -Richmond Times-...
In Review: Zetlan and Jeremiah impress in On Site Opera's "Morning Star"
"Jennifer Zetlan brought her blazing soprano to the role of Fanny; she gave a particularly moving rendition of her monologue “If I am not...
In Review: Vickers and Crider in Opera Roanoke's "Le bohème"
"The unreal bloom of this affection, which seemingly appears from nowhere, is rendered wonderfully real by tenor Matthew Vickers and...
In Review: Mechavich leads "Out of Darkness: Two Remain" at Atlanta Opera
"Behind the scrim of the backdrop hid the small but musically mighty six piece orchestra, expertly led by conductor Joseph Mechavich,...