Nov 10, 2022In Review: Hawk as Nashville's Musetta". . . the fetching opportunist Musetta (Flora Hawk, Soprano). Hawk’s second act waltz, “Quando me’n vo’” bristled with more than enough...
Nov 8, 2022In Review: Bowers lends "resonant, compelling voice" to Ft Wayne Phil "Carmina burana"“The baritone, Christian Bowers, was the first of the soloists to be heard. He sang with a rich, resonant, and compelling voice that...
Nov 8, 2022Nelson "stellar" in Opera Orlando Magic Flute“The second surprise came from lead man Tyler Nelson, who, as Tamino, delivered his first lines in such a soft-spoken manner that my...
Nov 8, 2022In Review: Daniel Belcher in Houston Grand Opera's "The Wreckers"“The other characters, Lawrence the lighthouse keeper, Tallen the pub owner, and Harvey, Lawrence's brother-in-law, were perfectly...
Nov 8, 2022Havey and Lugo impress in "vibrant" Pittsburgh Opera "Le nozze di Figaro""Many, no doubt, realized they had just witnessed the best performance of the centuries’ old masterpiece they had ever seen. There is...
Nov 7, 2022In Review: Irvin "impressive" in Madison Opera's "Salome""Sparks fly between Majeski and the impressive baritone Craig Irvin as Jochanaan, aka John the Baptist. Irvin’s voice bounces off the...
Nov 7, 2022Opera News: Flora Hawk "delightful" in Chicago Opera Theater's "Quamino's Map""Flora Hawk brought a brightly textured, pealing soprano to Amelia, and proved herself a delightful actress." – Opera News
Nov 7, 2022In Review: Biller and Riesen in Knoxville Opera's "The Merry Widow""Perfectly cast in the title role, that of the wealthy young widow Hanna Glawari, was soprano Susannah Biller. Her Hanna was confident...