Tag Archives: Fort Worth Opera

Abreu performs a “penetrating” Pepe in Premiere

“Javier Abreu is aptly slimy, with a penetrating tenor, as the betrayer Pepe.”

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Corbeil turns in a “nuanced, sterling performance”

“As Don Giovanni’s sidekick and foil Leporello, and the strongest actor in the cast, Tom Corbeil gave the audience ample chance to sympathize with his unearned plight and laugh at his antics…This 2009 Liederkrantz Foundation winner thrilled Fort Worth Opera’s opening night’s audience with his nuanced, sterling performance. He’s … read more

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 … 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 David Portilloread more