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Recent acclaim for ADA Artists
Carico a “towering figure” in Before Night Falls
“One of the most memorable performances was by bass-baritone Seth Mease Carico. His portrayal of Victor, the evil militant protector of the Castro dictatorship and Reinaldo’s main antagonist, was spot on. His acting ability, immense voice, intimidating size and full revolutionary beard made him a towering figure – the authoritarian… read more
Portillo “Makes a Huge Splash” as Ottavio
“David Portillo made a huge splash as Don Ottavio; he sang the arias ‘Dalla sua pace’ and ‘Il mio tesoro’ with a soulful tenor and earnest emotion.”
Fort Worth Star Telegram
“David Portillo is a Don Ottavio with a powerful and cultivated tenor.”
Dallas News
“Tenor… read more
Shana Blake Hill
Maestro Dutoit welcomes American soprano Shana Blake Hill for her Philadelphia Orchestra subscription debut in The Phoenix, a work that Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng based on a Hans Christian Andersen tale. Tickets & Information.
Robert Wood Launches Urban Arias in D.C.
UrbanArias is a new opera company dedicated to producing short, contemporary operas. The organization’s mission is to expose DC-area audiences to engaging, accessible, entertaining operas, and to provide a friendly venue at which both established and emerging composers can present their shorter works.
Beginning in 2011, UrbanArias will produce a… read more
Tweten’s performance full of Zest and Style
ADA Conductor Robert Tweten recently led performances of The Magic Flute for Sarasota Opera.
“First, the pacing was swift, starting with the well-known overture, played beautifully by the Sarasota Opera Orchestra under the direction of Robert Tweten. It took a sprightly speed — faster than I usually like, but certainly
Raves for Terrell’s first Season in Lexington…
How bracing it is to see palpable evidence that an orchestra is loving its new director. The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra just completed its first season Saturday evening with conductor Scott Terrell in a benefit performance for UK HealthCare.
There is more polish, more precision, more empathy and cohesion in the… read more
Carico featured in 360 West Mag
A full page devoted to ADA Artist Seth Carico in the May 2010 issue of 360 West – page 89!
Elizabeth Byrne unveils Herodias in Minnesota
“Elizabeth Byrne, herself an accomplished Salome, makes something memorable of Herodias’ every line.” Minneapolis Star-Tribune
“Elizabeth Byrne’s Herodias was more conventional — sneering and cruel.” Minnesota Post
“As the understandably embittered Queen Herodias, soprano Elizabeth Byrne serves as the modulating counterbalance to all this heightened passion.” Performance Arts Examiner
Lenormand Triumphs in Paris
ADA Artist Marie Lenormand charms audiences and critics as the title character in Ambroise Thomas’ Mignon at the Opéra Comique.
“Marie Lenormand hints at the fragility of the title character and the doubts that surround this young girl lost among a troupe of traveling actors and gypsies. Her musicality allows… read more
Mechavich leads virtuosic Faust
“Members of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra sounded superb under the precise baton of Joseph Mechavich, who led them with insight and intensity. The orchestra sounds particularly virtuosic in the music accompanying Mephistopheles’ spells, and throughout the work Mechavich keeps a close rein on tempo and volume, supporting and heightening the… read more