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In Review: Packer in the National Philharmonic at Strathmore's "Porgy and Bess"

“The part of Sportin’ Life is written for a natural showman. But Chauncey Packer, boasting a clarion tenor and high-kicking strut, found...

Oper! Da Magazin reviews McIntyre, Mechavich for Utah Opera's "Moby Dick"

"Kristine McIntyres Regie lotete zahlreiche Blickwinkel der Handlung aus und erlaubte es den Sängern, Mut ebenso wie Verletzlichkeit zu...

Slack gives "heartbreaking" performance as Serena in University of Michigan "Porgy an

"Soprano Karen Slack, who was the role of Serena, gave a notably heartbreaking performance of “My Man’s Gone Now.” Her powerful voice and...

Mayes a "revelation" in Dead Man Walking with the BBC Orchestra at the Barbican

"As the initially unremorseful De Rocher, the baritone Michael Mayes was a revelation. . . this was an unforgettable performance." -The...

Vickers brings his "powerful voice" to Sarasota Opera's "Manon Lescaut"

"Supported by the rich sound of the Sarasota Opera Orchestra and chorus, conducted by Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi, soprano Sandra...

In Review: Turner "exhilarating" as Florestan at West Bay Opera

“The counterpart to the soprano’s big moment is Florestan’s heroic aria, opening Act II: “Gott! Welch Dunkel hier!” (God! How dark it...

In Review: Sadler joins Alamo City Opera for 'A Little Night Music"

“All actors were sharply distinctive in their characters … Cindy Sadler as Madame Armfeldt, among them.” -MySanAntonio.com Read full review.

In Review: Bouley and Andreassen in Opera San Jose's "Der fliegende Holländer"

"Daland, played by Gustav Andreassen, is both bubbly and forthright, portraying a lost seaman who is blind to the mythical consequences...

In Review: Burns impresses as Bottom in Virginia Opera's "A Midsummer Night's Dream&quo

“Bass-baritone Matthew Burns roared with arrogant bluster as Bottom, the vain know-it-all who leads the “Rude Mechanicals” troupe by bad...

In Review: Biller "outstanding" in The Dallas Opera's "The Ring of Polykrates&quo

"The opera, Der Ring Des Polykrates, on the other hand was simply enchanting with an outstanding cast...The cast is uniformly strong and...