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Opera News hails Latini as a "generous performer" with "a sound both luscious and sup

"Joanna Latini, a generous performer, brought to the title role winning personality and a sound both luscious and supple, exuding charm...

Krumm brings "rich vocal color and sheer self-assurance" to "Cavalleria rusticana&quo

"“Cavalleria” also featured a gorgeous contribution by mezzo-soprano Laura Krumm as Lola, the focus of all the men’s desires. Krumm has...

Barron brings his "robust" and "rich" bass-baritone to "Rigoletto" wit

"An excess of riches, no question about it. And that included the somewhat ethical assassin, Sparafucile. Joseph Barron’s rich...

Recordings: Rosen and Belcher impress in Bernstein's "A Quiet Place"

"The vocal acting of intrepid mezzo-soprano Annie Rosen amplifies the importance of Susie’s every word and note, lending the character...

Opera News: Gartland and Belcher "elegant" and "engaging" in Utah Opera "Di

"As Rosalinde, Sara Gartland sang with dark, full-bodied tone that easily filled the hall. Gartland and her Eisenstein, Daniel Belcher,...

Opera News hails Miller, Biller, and Nistico for Opera Colorado "Falstaff"

"Falstaff is truly an ensemble opera, demanding solid acting and singing in even the smallest roles, and OC gave Edwards everything a...

In Review: opera News lauds Velasco, Yankovskaya for Spoleto Festival USA "Pia de' Tolomei&

"Cassandra Zoe Velasco’s hefty mezzo, which made Rodrigo a formidable, potent presence. . . Spoleto’s pick-up orchestra, augmented in Pia...

Anderson brings a "powerhouse" performance to "Into the Woods" at Utah Festival

“In terms of powerhouse vocal performances, Olivia Yokers and Alissa Anderson share the spotlight as Cinderella and the Wicked Witch...

Opera News applauds Barron for his "bright, focused singing" as Opera Carolina's Figar

"The cast was strong from top to bottom, led by the enthusiastic portrayal of Figaro by Joseph Barron, whose bright, focused singing was...

Opera News hails Parks and Crawford in ATL "Carmen"

"Edward Parks’s high baritone and commanding presence made it easy to see why Carmen would abandon Don José for his Escamillo. David...