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Lauren McNeese was “total delight”

Palm Beach Opera 50th Anniversary Gala

Excerpts from the ballroom scene of Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus reflected the requisite champagne fizz, Aprea’s light touch capturing the music’s sparkle. It was wonderful to have a mezzo as Prince Orlofsky, restoring the harmonic palette of Strauss’ ensembles. Lauren McNeese’s bright timbre … read more

Amanda Crider sings “with a plush tone” with the New World Symphony

Mezzo-soprano Amanda Crider performed Ravel’s “Songs of Madagascar” Sunday with members of the New World Symphony.

“The mezzo-soprano Amanda Crider, who has sung locally with Seraphic Fire and Florida Grand Opera, was the soloist in Ravel’s Songs of Madagascar, three settings of French poems about the island from the 18th century … read more

Aylmer is “spot on” as Susanna

“Daniel Mobbs and Jennifer Aylmer led a well-matched cast as the central couple, the valet (and former barber of Seville) Figaro and the maid Susanna. Both sang in strong, nimble voices, and they had great chemistry and expressive presences — wily, determined and vulnerable in turn.”

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Lenormand a “lustrous and agile” Dorabella

“Five of the six singers made their Lyric Opera debuts with this production, but it was the two mezzos, Marie Lenormand and Susanne Mentzer, who stole the show and appropriately earned the most applause come curtain. Lenormand’s Dorabella, though attached at the hip to Fiordiligi for most of the opera’s … read more

McNeese Shines Vocally in MOT Figaro

“As the hormonally out-of-control young page Cherubino, mezzo-soprano Lauren McNeese set the bar for this production’s energy level. You may never see a more athletic Cherubino. McNeese plunges headlong into the page’s antics as breathless idolator of the countess and maddening nemesis of the count. She also makes the most … read more

Jason Hardy “Vocal Star” of MOT Figaro

“The vocal star was baritone Jason Hardy, whose effortless singing as Figaro complemented his assured stage presence. Hardy cuts a tall, lanky figure but also one of almost balletic grace. He’s also quite sure of himself vocally, imbuing aria upon aria with a uniform smoothness and luster that only … read more

Charismatic Cindy Sadler delivers top-notch comic sparks

“The charismatic mezzo Cindy Sadler delivered top-notch comic sparks as Baba, in her prattling aria over breakfast, and then in her dishware-smashing rage (the plates dutifully handed to her by her bored husband). However, she was also unexpectedly moving in her scene with Anne, emerging as surprisingly big-hearted when Baba … read more