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<< -- 5 -- Maria Nockin ACCOMPLISHED STAGECRAFT
Judith Christin was an amusing Berta. Her sound was warm and she left the impression that some day, long after Rosina had gone off to be a countess, she might enjoy being elevated from housekeeper to lady of the house. James Scott Sikon was an accomplished Fiorello, J Sherwood Montgomery acted his part masterfully and San Diego Opera Ensemble member, Robert Aaron Taylor, made a successful main stage début as the Sergeant.
Judith Christin (Berta) and Eduardo Chama (Dr Bartolo) in the San Diego Opera production of 'The Barber of Seville'. Photo © 2006 Ken Howard
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Moving energetically around the stage, the male chorus sang their parts with gusto. Principal Guest Conductor Edoardo Müller brought the composer's intentions to life with elegant, translucent playing. It was an excellent performance and the audience rewarded this cast with a lengthy and well deserved ovation.
Left to right, Kirstin Chávez (Rosina), Lawrence Brownlee (Almaviva) and Christopher Maltman (Figaro) in the San Diego Opera production of 'The Barber of Seville'. Photo © 2006 Ken Howard
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Copyright © 12 February 2006
Maria Nockin, Arizona USA
The next productions at San Diego Opera are Lucia di Lammermoor, Carmen, Julius Caesar in Egypt and The Magic Flute. Full details at www.sdopera.com |
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