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Marie-Eve Munger in Review: Ilia is “irresistibly lovable” at Florentine Opera

“The radiant warmth of Marie-Eve Munger’s soprano made Ilia irresistibly lovable. Nothing about her singing was forced or pretentious, and everything about it spoke of Ilia’s inner beauty and simplicity. ”     -Third Coast Digest

 

“Marie-Eve Munger balanced Eddy nicely in the role of Ilia, creating a … read more

Andrea Carroll in Review: “Steals the show” as Susanna in Fort Worth

“Vocally, Andrea Carroll steals the production with her role as Figaro’s betrothed. Susanna, handmaiden to the Countess and lust object of the Count, is scheming, devious and intensely loyal to her future husband. Carroll adds a natural sense of humor in all three in what became a very physical role.” … read more

Mechavich in OPERA NEWS: Conducts Moby Dick “brilliantly…in a totally persuasive performance”

“When Karen Keltner, San Diego’s scheduled conductor, fell ill before opening night, conductor Joseph Mechavich was called into to save the day — which he did brilliantly, leading the San Diego Symphony in a totally persuasive performance.”                   – David Gregson, Opera read more

Christopher Larkin in Review: Three Decembers is “a joy to listen to” in Fort Worth

Christopher Larkin, one of the leading interpreters of American opera in our time, held the complex score together neatly and expressively.”         -D Magazine

“An offstage orchestra — two pianos, percussion, five strings and three wind players under Christopher Larkin’s direction — sets a moody … read more

Mechavich & Sadler in Review: Continued success at Florida Grand

“Fine supporting came from American mezzo Cindy Sadler in a minor role as Gertrude, the nurse; she has a rich and distinctive voice, and she was charming in a bit of good stage business involving a gang of Capulet roughs and a sword”

“One of the best things about this … read more

Mechavich & Sadler in Review: Continued success at Florida Grand

“Fine supporting came from American mezzo Cindy Sadler in a minor role as Gertrude, the nurse; she has a rich and distinctive voice, and she was charming in a bit of good stage business involving a gang of Capulet roughs and a sword”

“One of the best things about this … read more

Joseph Mechavich: CBC Broadcast of Moby Dick

Saturday Afternoon at the Opera begins its Canadian season of broadcasts this week. CBC will be broadcasting recordings from major opera houses around the country over the next several months. Their first stop is with Calgary Opera and a stunning new opera production based on an American classic novel. Joseph … read more

ADA Artists in PULITZER PRIZE Winning Opera ‘Silent Night’

ADA Artists Karin Wolverton and Craig Irvin participated in the world premiere of Kevin Puts’ new opera Silent Night, commissioned by Minnesota Opera in November 2011. After receiving rave reviews, last week the opera was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music! Congratulations to Kevin Puts, Minnesota Opera, Karin Wolverton, … read more

ADA Artists in PULITZER PRIZE Winning Opera ‘Silent Night’

ADA Artists Karin Wolverton and Craig Irvin participated in the world premiere of Kevin Puts’ new opera Silent Night, commissioned by Minnesota Opera in November 2011. After receiving rave reviews, last week the opera was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music! Congratulations to Kevin Puts, Minnesota Opera, Karin Wolverton, … read more

Joseph Mechavich: In Review, conducting Romeo et Juiliette at FGO

The orchestra under the baton of Joseph Mechavich in his FGO debut was in emotional sync with Gounod’s rich swelling melodies that sound less like the Italians of the period and more like a harbinger of the accessible operettas and even musical comedy to come.”

- Sun Sentinel (full read more