“Soprano Talise Trevigne sang radiantly as the consumptive seamstress Mimi. She conveyed the role wonderfully, beginning with her portrayal of the shy, fresh-voiced neighbor of Rodolfo. Her voice was light and tender in her introductory “Mi chiamano Mimi” (“They call me Mimi”), yet she also possessed the heft to soar into the stratosphere when required. Later, her emotion was palpable as she pleaded to Marcello for help, followed by “Addio, senza rancor,” her farewell to Rodolfo. Her final scene as she lay dying was heartbreaking.”
Janelle Gelfland, Cincinnati Business Courier, 20 June 2022
"...bringing on the phenomenal Bass Kenneth Kellogg as the Grand Inquisitor. His character is marched on as if blind, hands on the shoulders of his masked vassals and henchmen. Then he stands stock still — not as many park-and-bark opera singers, but in full embodiment of his character’s power, his hangman hands heavy at his sides. Kellogg uses his gorgeous deep tones to produce a sound of steely power....”
Susan Galbraith, DC Theater Arts, 17 May 2022
“Thomas Mole made a vibrantly characterful Escamillo, managing to perform this impossible role in a finely musical way. He brought a lithely youthful element to the character whilst his voice never disappeared when descending into the lower reaches, and he strutted his stuff magnificently (in Act Four, in particular). “
Robert Hugill, PlanetHugill, 3 June 2022
“Baritone Thomas Mole also impressed as Escamillo with peerless top Fs and Es in the Act two showpiece; it is a voice with plenty of darkness and depth across the whole register, losing none of its interest in the upper reaches, and gives his boyish, playful characterization real charisma.”
Benjamin Poore, Operawire, 7 June 2022
Previous
Next
About Deborah Sanders
Deborah Sanders has worked in the international world of performing arts for over 30 years. Starting in New Zealand where she was born, she worked her way through all the backstage disciplines—lighting, sound, props and stage mechanics—experience that culminated in the role of Production and Lighting Manager on The Rocky Horror Show with international artists which toured NZ for six months. She became Acting Manager of Wellington’s State Opera House during an ownership transition when the venue hosted some of the biggest names in global entertainment.
Artist Management & Mentoring
Consultancy
Project Management
Contact
Phone
+44 7731 652613
Office Address
Suite 7, 35-37 Ludgate Hill
London
EC4M 7JN
United Kingdom