Opera America highlight's Patiño's work in article on "Cross-Cultural Hybrids"
“Chía Patiño… devised a production that emphasized the similarities between Andean and Masonic symbolism…The production drew a...
In Review: Patiño's "Tosca" with the Northern Lights Music Festival
“I didn’t know how my musical and critical ear had fared over the past months - would I have to lower my expectations for “socially...
In Review: Tucker in Opera Maine's "Elixir of Love"
"the principal singers each established their character’s persona well. . . Tucker’s aria “Prendi, per me sei libero” (“Take it, I have...
In Review: Thelwell "stunning" in Madison Opera in the Park
"Rehanna Thelwell, a mezzo-soprano in a stunning golden gown, showed off her range too, from a delicate rendition of Elgar’s “Where...
Sanders "captivating" in DMMO "Fellow Travelers"
"One of the most captivating parts of the night came in Christian Sander's performance as Timothy Laughlin. I was excited to see him take...
In Review: Griffin and Bryan in Wolf Trap double bill
"The real highlight, however, was bass-baritone Calvin Griffin as Death. With a controlled and resonant vibrato, Griffin was a...
Boehler "wields a powerfully resonant bass" in Santa Fe Opera's "The Lord of Cries"
"As Van Helsing, Seward’s loyal and sensible adviser, Matt Boehler wields a powerfully resonant bass." - The Dallas Morning News...
Marino "simply delightful" as Santa Fe Opera's Cherubino
"The main reasons to see Santa Fe’s Marriage of Figaro, a timeless comedy of errors, are soprano Ying Fang as Susanna, the faithful...
Gartland lends her "radiant, full-bodied soprano" to DMMO's "The Queen of Spades"
"DMMO has hitched its wagon to the sublime talents of soprano Sara Gartland and the annual outcome could not be happier. Having been...
In Review: Belcher and Riesen in "Glory Denied" at Berkshire Opera Festival
"As Younger Jim, Riesen glowed with his love of Alyce, whom he idealized as the soft, docile woman of his dreams and the mother of his...