In Review: Slayden and Parks in Virginia Opera’s “La bohème”
“As Rodolfo, Jason Slayden was a handsome suitor, displaying a bright tenor with compelling warmth in his baritone midrange. His first...
In Review: Alvarez "radiant" in Virginia Opera's "La bohème"
"Soprano Elaine Alvarez was radiant as the consumptive seamstress Mimi. With long, silvery phrases and crystalline high notes, she...
In Review: Jesse Blumberg sings Faure and Duruflé with Baltimore Choral Arts
“The concert’s guest vocalist, baritone JESSE BLUMBERG, made telling contributions in the Durufle piece. He had more do in Faure’s 1887...
Rave reviews for Calenos and Birsan in Madison Opera “Bohème”
“The central role of Mimi, the irresistibly sweet heroine who succumbs to tuberculosis, was brought to winsome life by ELENI CALENOS. She...
In Review: Ian McEuen as Goro in N.C. Opera’s “Madama Butterfly”
“[…] it is astonishing to note how significantly a good Goro can heighten the impact of a performance of the opera, and North Carolina...
Craig Irvin the “perfect” Marcello in Sarasota Opera “La bohème”
“Marcello, the painter, was played with depth and feeling by Craig Irvin. Jealous and fiery one moment, and a compassionate friend the...
Crider brings his “richly hued baritone” to Roanoke “Sweeney Todd”
“Sung by Corey Crider in a richly hued baritone, the title character is given as fine an interpretation as one could wish. Crider has...
In Review: Sidney Outlaw in Floating Opera New York’s “Pelleas and Melisande”
“Sidney Outlaw’s brought a rich baritone to the brooding role of Golaud, and projected the clearest diction of the evening. He clearly...
In Review: Faircloth and Wolverton impress in Tulsa “Bohème”
“What invigorates this production is director Tara Faircloth’s fine attention to dramatic and comic detail and a cast able to transform...
In Review: Angela Fout is terrific in Arizona Opera’s “Arizona Lady”
“Arizona Lady” had all the bells and whistles of more standard repertoire: Terrific vocal performances from leading lady soprano ANGELA...