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Recent acclaim for ADA Artists

In Review: “Chameleonic bass” Matt Boehler gives a “stellar, astonishing” performance in NYCO’s ‘Powder Her Face’

New York City Opera’s 2013 season opened this weekend, with their production of Thomas Adès’ Powder Her Face garnering overwhelming praise from the press. Matt Boehler’s performances in the role of the Hotel Manager, along with four other roles throughout the evening, have attracted some attention:


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In Review: Adriana Zabala premieres ‘Doubt’ at Minnesota Opera

This weekend Adriana Zabala debuted Sister James in the world premiere of Douglas Cuomo’s Doubt at Minnesota Opera. Critics agree that this “New opera’s success is beyond ‘Doubt’” (Associated Press).

“Mezzo Adriana Zabala makes a sweet-voiced, earnest Sister James.” Associated Press

“Also outstanding is Adriana Zabala, who brings youthful effervescence

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Edwin Vega at Prototype Festival: Sumeida’s Song

“When Sumeida’s offstage voice is heard (Edwin Vega, an ardent, youthful tenor), Asakir knows that Alwan has returned.” – The New York Times

“Tenor Edwin Vega supplies powerful high notes and ease in his title tune as Sumeida.” – The Star-Ledger

 

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Michael Mayes/Dead Man Walking: The biggest moment of the 2012 Tulsa arts scene

AND THE BEST OF THE YEAR IS…

“Dead Man Walking,” Tulsa Opera’s extraordinary production of the opera by Jake Hegge and Terence McNally. Brutal and tender, uncompromising yet accessible, beautiful and horrifying, it was easily the best production this company has presented in more than a decade and an experience … read more

In Review: Matt Boehler, Messiah with “power and gravity” at Carnegie Hall.

The fine bass Matt Boehler combined earthy, robust sound with stern delivery in what is, for me, the oratorio’s most chilling aria, “The trumpet shall sound.” The dead “shall be raised incorruptible,” he sang, and “we shall be changed.”

Changed? As sung by Mr. Boehler, with such power and gravity, … read more

Amanda Crider in review: Messiah with Apollo’s Fire

Apollo’s Fire – Messiah

“’He was despised and rejected,’ sang mezzo-soprano Amanda Crider. Her crisp diction made the torments of the crucifixion seem real, with unforgettable delivery of the “shame and spitting” that Jesus endured in the Passion. But, like the other soloists, she sang Handel’s lyrical melodies as … read more

Corey Crider in Review: Malatesta at Lyric

Lyric Opera of Chicago / Don Pasquale

“It could not have been easy for Crider to sing his first Malatesta under the watchful directorial eye of a veteran interpreter of that role. But the young American lyric baritone sang and acted with confident swagger, mustering a flair for the debonair in such … read more

Robert Tweten in Review: Vancouver and Calgary Opera

Vancouver Opera – Il barbiere di Siviglia

“Conductor Robert Tweten goaded lively and boisterous performances from the orchestra and chorus alike in this polished, artful and thoroughly entertaining production.”

- Opera Canada, November 2012

Calgary Opera – Otello

“Otello stands as a kind of Mount Olympus in the Verdi … read more

Maestro Joseph Mechavich Classical Singer Article

 ”HOW A CHAIN OF CONNECTIONS BUILDS A CAREER”

By Cindy Sadler

Maestro Joseph Mechavich raises his baton and looks at the orchestra. “Can we all turn in our hymnals to measure 43? First violins, I want you to enjoy more of a pianissimo there. Chorus! I need your eyes there … read more

Jason Ferrante: Chabrier/ASO Recording Released

The American Symphony Orchestra’s recording of Chabrier’s Le Roi Malgre Lui featuring ADA’s JASON FERRANTE as BASILE is now available on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. Buy yours today here!

Also available is ASO’s recording of Les Huguenots, featuring JASON and MARIE LENORMAND available here.… read more