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Recent acclaim for ADA Artists

In review: Mechavich and Boehler in Don Giovanni at Madison Opera

“For once we had a guest conductor leading members of the Madison Symphony, Joseph Mechavich. He led a crisp orchestra that balanced intensity with transparency, and the singers were nearly flawless in their phrasing and the accuracy of their “patter” sequences.”

“The aforementioned Markgraf found a great match in the read more

In review: Marie Lenormand, as La Perichole, is NYCO’s “real star” with “warmth and allure”.

“Marie Lenormand, a real star, was adorable as the eponymous Peruvian street singer who agrees to be the mistress of the Viceroy of Peru in order to get a square meal” - Wall Street Journal

“La Perichole, ‘a nice bitch,’ ensnares the Viceroy. Imports from Europe mezzo Marie Lenormand and … read more

In review: Levi Herandez “dazzled audiences” as Papageno

“Baritone Levi Hernandez returns after his sterling work as Sharpless in Nashville Opera’s Madame Butterfly earlier this season to delight us as Papageno. He is this opera’s male version of Ethel Merman, handling low comedy with ease while providing plenty of pipes (literally and figuratively) to his songs. It should … read more

Corey Crider charms Sarasota as Verdi’s ‘King for a Day’

Corey Crider, as the king for a day, is a warm, believable poseur who searches beneath the outer crustiness of power and comes up with a fun-loving, attractive character. Crider, a baritone who seems able to do almost anything with his voice, beautifully embodies the Cavaliere and is … read more

In review: Thurman, Sadler and Olds make Tulsa Opera audience “quite happy” in ‘The Most Happy Fella’

“Thanks to . . . a fine cast that seemed to tap directly into the spirit of the show, Tulsa Opera’s ‘The Most Happy Fella’ made its opening night audience quite happy. . . Thurman sang well – her rendition of ‘Somebody, Somewhere’ was especially good.”

“And there are moments that read more