Opera News hails Staufenbiel and Irvin in Minnesota Opera "Elektra"
"RICHARD STRAUSS'S ELEKTRA is all about primal screams, death cries, dissonance and angst. Silent movies are soundless, if often loudly...
In Review: Staufenbiel and Irvin in Minnesota Opera's "Elektra"
"Craig Irvin as Orest made a vivid impression, completing a front-line vocal roster whose stamina never wavered through the 100-minute,...
Opera News hails Irvin's "Wall-shaking" Valentin in Omaha "Faust"
"He might have stolen the show, except that he had a serious challenge from Craig Irvin, whose Valentin evinced a soldier’s strength and...
In Review: Biller and Irvin in Wexford Festival Opera's "Dinner at Eight"
"Dan Packard and Kitty Packard were played by Craig Irvin and Susannah Biller. The pair hammed up their parts in a wonderful presentation...
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: McIntyre, Mechavich, and Irvin in "stunning" "Moby Dick" at Utah Oper
'Moby-Dick’ opera transforms a massive novel into a human-scaled epic Review • Utah Opera gives the world its first look at a stunning...
Opera News praises Biller, Zabala, and Irvin for "Dinner at Eight" at Minnesota Opera
Bolcom bestows a compact, aria-like number on each of the opera’s nine principal singer/actors; these pieces reveal character and, not...
Babcock and Irvin impress in Fort Worth Opera "Carmen"
"Carmen as portrayed by mezzo Audrey Babcock would surely make you crawl out and take notice. Babcock certainly did seem to have that...
In Review: Babcock, Mayes, Irvin, and Pine in Fort Worth Opera's Season Opening Concert
"Pine, who has attracted an enthusiastic following in this area through the years, was in excellent form. Her appearance was made...
In Review: Biller, Zabala, and Irvin in the world premiere of "Dinner at Eight" at Minneso
"As usual, the Minnesota Opera fielded a top-flight cast and stellar production values. Central were. . . Susannah Biller’s sparkly,...