In Review: Riesen "stunning" in MOT's "Sweeney Todd"
"Other characters are utterly remarkable here, such as John Riesen’s Pirelli, at turns bright and funny and downright sinister, with a...
Blumberg brings "heartbreaking complexity" and his "rich baritone" to BLO's
“As Hawk, baritone Jesse Blumberg was delightful and immediately engaging: his dark, broad sound easily provided solid basis for a...
Bouley brings "full-bodied baritone" to Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz "Tosca"
"Baritone Noel Bouley as Baron Scarpia is frightening even by his sheer physical appearance: tall, long-haired, somber, he stands as a...
In Review: Mechavich leads "Il barbiere di Siviglia" in Minnesota
"Joseph Mechavich conducts the wonderful live orchestra... This innovative interpretation of a traditional opera shines with contemporary...
Dallas Opera's Hart Institute attempts to correct gender inequality among conductors
In the 2019-2020 season, between Los Angeles Opera, The Dallas Opera and the Metropolitan Opera, there are 53 conductor engagements. Of...
In Review: Calenos and Babcock in Santa Barbara "Madama Butterfly"
"Eleni Calenos was magnificent in the challenging role of Cio-Cio-san. Does casting the role with a non-Asian performer in 2019...
Sumegi gives a "powerful" Judge Turpin with TEG Life Like Company
The Age/Sydney Morning Herald – June 21 (Cameron Woodhead) "As Judge Turpin, Daniel Sumegi’s malevolent credentials are beyond reproach –...
Mayes gives a "formidable" Sweeney Todd with the Bergen National Opera
"The success of this precarious balance act is primarily due to the production of the show's two central characters: Sweeney Todd and his...