Reviews

2011 Summer Festival

Rigoletto

"Cincinnati Opera's opening performance of Verdi's Rigoletto . . . was distinguished by strong, even thrilling performances by the fine cast of singers." -Cincinnati Enquirer
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"The performances were stunning." -Opera News
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"This was Verdi's genius translated by Impresario Evans Mirageas and his staff into the very essence of the art of opera." -The Oakwood Register
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"Rigoletto presented some of the finest characterizations seen and heard at Cincinnati Opera in recent seasons." -ConcertoNet.com
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A Flowering Tree

"The concluding scene provided an unforgettable feast for the eyes . . . It brought many in the good-sized crowd to their feet for extended ovations." -Cincinnati Enquirer
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"The final moments of the score, a prolonged orchestral crescendo culminating in a sustained major chord, were magical in Cincinnati, particularly when combined with the breathtaking final tableau." -Opera News
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"Each appearance of the tree grew more elaborate with a grand finale of spectacular color and movement. It was breathtaking!" -American Record Guide
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"From the first notes of the enthralling music and the first visions of its opulent, colorful staging, it can only be considered one of the most beautiful operas ever experienced." -The Oakwood Register
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"A hail of confetti falls from above and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra sounds Adams's triumphal, love-conquers-all music." -ConcertoNet.com
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Eugene Onegin

"A thrilling cast of singers, excellent conductor and wonderful playing by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra." -Cincinnati Enquirer
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"There was splendid playing from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the chorus was in excellent form, whether as peasants or as aristocratic party guests." -Opera News
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"One could not wish for more beautiful singing, each phrase caressed with impeccable musicianship." -American Record Guide
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"A musical triumph with rich visuals that crystallized the opera into an unforgettable experience." -The Oakwood Register
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"The opera was one dramatic highpoint after another." -ConcertoNet.com
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The Magic Flute

"It was an evening that held the audience rapt for the beauty of the singing of the wondrous score, and often had them laughing out loud." -Cincinnati Enquirer
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"It was all a lot of fun to watch, as Tomer Zvulun's staging added even more magic while not forgetting the humanity of the opera." -Opera News
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"Artistic Director Evans Mirageas and his staff did it again. They mounted a production that had everything." -The Oakwood Register
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"The night would have succeeded on musical merits alone, but the clever production . . . made it a visual feast, too." -MusicinCincinnati.com
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