Opera News applauds Faircloth and Piper for Utah Opera "Pagliacci" & "Gianni Schi
"Under the sure hands of stage director Tara Faircloth and conductor Timothy Myers, these one-act operas spanned a broad emotional range...
Opera News: Munger "an artist to reckon with" in Minnesota Opera's "Rigoletto&quo
"Quebec-born soprano Marie-Eve Munger was a winning Gilda; her account of the role embraced both the girlish charm of the first act—“Caro...
Opera News: Mayes "thrilling" in Pittsburgh Opera "Moby Dick"
"Pittsburgh Opera – Moby Dick“the stentorian but smooth-toned Starbuck of Michael Mayes, a wonderful vocalist whose ringing sound was...
Opera News: Slack brings her "warm and rich voice" to New Orleans "Champion"
"Karen Slack, as Emile’s mother Emelda, has some of Blanchard’s most beautiful music and she performed it with a warm and rich voice."...
Opera News Review: Rosen and Parks in Lyric Opera of Chicago "Faust"
"Edward Parks made a welcome Lyric debut with his beautifully vocalized Valentin. Annie Rosen was a pert Siébel who soared above the...
Ollarsaba brings his "powerful and attractive voice" to Mainly Mozart's "Thamos:
"Ollarsaba's speech and demeanor made him an imposing pillar of gravitas and authority amidst those hamming it up as though in a silent...
In Review: Biller and Irvin in Des Moines "Die Fledermaus"
“The cast of Die Fledermaus had great chemistry and comedic timing. Susannah Biller was magnetic and hilarious in her portrayal of...
In Review: Burns and Staufenbiel in LA Opera's "Scare Pair"
"Stage director Brian Stauffenbiel told Poe's story in a straightforward manner, which lent a solid footing to the unearthly aspects of...
In Review: Zabala "shines" in "Fellow Travelers" at Minnesota Opera
"involving and unfailingly well-executed production full of vivid characterizations and outstanding singing…As their lone mutual...
Gartland "masterful" as "Rusalka" with Des Moines Metro Opera
"Sara Gartland was masterful in the title role of the opera. She beautifully portrayed Rusalka's journey from restless optimist to...