"Montenegro’s Mario sweetly gains confidence, with Neruda’s assistance, as he gains Beatrice’s hand. He plays very effectively Mario’s...

"Marcello’s love interest was Joanna Latini, the production’s Musetta. With a voice as strong as Mimi’s, but perhaps with a more innate...

"Guest conductor Robert Wood underscored the drama and sonority of the music for Austin Opera’s latest staging, which plays through...

"Other characters are utterly remarkable here, such as John Riesen’s Pirelli, at turns bright and funny and downright sinister, with a...

“As Hawk, baritone Jesse Blumberg was delightful and immediately engaging: his dark, broad sound easily provided solid basis for a...

"Baritone Noel Bouley as Baron Scarpia is frightening even by his sheer physical appearance: tall, long-haired, somber, he stands as a...

"Joseph Mechavich conducts the wonderful live orchestra... This innovative interpretation of a traditional opera shines with contemporary...

In the 2019-2020 season, between Los Angeles Opera, The Dallas Opera and the Metropolitan Opera, there are 53 conductor engagements. Of...

"Eleni Calenos was magnificent in the challenging role of Cio-Cio-san. Does casting the role with a non-Asian performer in 2019...

The Age/Sydney Morning Herald – June 21 (Cameron Woodhead) "As Judge Turpin, Daniel Sumegi’s malevolent credentials are beyond reproach –...