Surrealism in Spain: Pacific Opera Victoria's Ainadamar
Reviews
Surrealism in Spain: Pacific Opera Victoria's Ainadamar
reviewsAkin to a photographic vignette, each 'image' is a static setting onstage with highly stylized scenery, projections, and costumes. While the imagery is visually lush and brilliant, it made the pacing extremely slow, with little on-stage action to complement the modern design.
Vancouver Opera's Mod cats Don Pasquale
reviewsVocally, Polese was triumphant, breezing through incredibly difficult coloratura with such skill that it looked effortless.
Simplicity strikes a chord in BLO Anonymous Lover
reviewsThis opera is a rather simple affair, where the entire storyline is 'Valcour loves Leontine and absolutely cannot spit it out until their mutual friends and a young peasant couple in love inspire him to do so', and… that's it.
Archibald shines in COC's whimsical, physical Vixen
reviewsWhile the direction was creative and clear for the most part, I felt the show was trying to tackle too many struggles in a way that I think somewhat detracted from what I assume the primary allegory is: the need for feminism.
Thrilling debuts and stellar alumni in the COC's Don Giovanni
reviewsThe set and design were a technical marvel. The massive stage was filled with a giant cube, with morphing walls and configurations set on a revolve. There seemed to be an endless amount of staircases.
high-notes-and-deep-emotion-dont-miss-fgos-i-pagliacci
reviewsTogether, Pulliam and Brown form a powerhouse duo, breathing life into the timeless narrative of I pagliacci.