Backwards Runs Bohème: DF Reviews Opera Philadelphia’s Production (for Parterre Box)
Sharon’s reordering is the boldest aspect of his production, and for me it’s effective.
Sharon’s reordering is the boldest aspect of his production, and for me it’s effective.
In bel canto opera, virtuosic singing IS the drama. Accept that, and O22’s OTELLO pays off thrillingly.
In THE RAVEN, Festival O’s characteristic imagination and audacity remain front and center.
The collective audience sigh of joy that greeted the opening chords signaled success from the start.
I felt a surge of joy learning the Festival O will return in September.
Opera Philadelphia returns to the stage with an honorable, if not entirely convincing, mixed program.
Two singers at the top of their game in music as punishing as it is pretty.
Opera is back, baby, and it’s good to be home!
You will not soon forget David T. Little’s harrowing, riveting monodrama, nor Johnathan McCullough’s performance.
As Julia Child, Jamie Barton is clearly having the time of her life.