The hero of the evening was the chorus, due in part to its radiant tone, but due primarily to the superlative leadership of its director, Tilman Michael and his musical prepararion.
Read MoreThe extended silence Mozart asks for, just before the Countess forgives her husband was especially moving, giving the necessary dramatic weight that Susanna Phillips’ singing alone might not have carried.
Read MoreAnita Rachvelishvili made one understand why Verdi originally intended to name the opera Amneris. Her technique is transcendent, and her luminous voice is at its zenith.
Read MoreAll of the singers and dancers did an outstanding job in a production that presented musical brilliance, artistry, and ensemble work at the highest level.
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