In Review: McIntyre, Riesen, and Mayes excel in Des Moines Metro Opera "Glory Denied"
"a flawless, kaleidoscopic staging by the abundantly gifted director, Kristine McIntyre. The central playing space has audience members...
In Review: Tweten leads "well-crafted" performance of "Roméo et Juliette" with U
"Conductor Robert Tweten, a veteran of Utah Opera, led members of the Utah Symphony in a well-crafted performance of the score." -Utah...
In Review: Noel Bouley brings his "rich baritone" to Glyndebourne "La Traviata"
"Noel Bouley played Giorgio Germont straight down the line, willing us to have sympathy with his dilemma, and his rich baritone was...
In Review: Alapont "magnificently" leads "Le nozze di Figaro" at Teatro Pergoles
"Maestro Sergio Alapont at the head of the Orchestra Città di Ferrara gives adequate instrumental depth to the ductile and animated...
In Review: Wolverton and Parks shine in Minnesota Opera's "Silent Night"
"As his partner Anna Sørensen, Karin Wolverton reprised the part she sang in 2011, including an impassioned account of her anguished Act...
In Review: Calenos in Santa Barbara "La bohème"
"His high-powered duets with Eleni Calenos as Mimì were among the delights of this performance. Calenos has a sweet and pliable soprano...
Slack and Outlaw give "powerful" performances in Arizona Opera's "Yardbird"
"Sung by Karen Slack, Addie’s powerful personality reminded me of strong-willed mothers I have known as a teacher. With warm and inviting...
Livengood "wonderful" as The Old Lady in "Candide' with Utah Symphony
"Victoria Livengood as Old Lady, a put-upon woman of the world who nudges Cunegonde and Candide through their foibles with risible...
In Review: Lenormand "striking" in Opéra de Lille "Coraline"
"Marie Lenormand embodies The Mother and The Other Mother, figures of power in each of the two worlds. The mezzo-soprano elaborates the...
Staufenbiel's "Das Rheingold" a triumph in Montreal
"La production de Das Rheingold présentée en première à [samedi] soir à l'Opéra de Montréal était spectaculaire avec ses impressionnants...