He later returned to sing Spoletta in Tosca under the baton of Plácido Domingo.

Grammy-nominated Filipino tenor Rodell Rosel made his Los Angeles Opera debut as Goro in Madama Butterfly under Grant Gershon. Christof Fischesser had given Sarastro the right degree of authority as well as firm wisdom.įilipino-American Rodell Rosel, waved our flag with pride as he proved that he’s the right choice as Monostatos. In my humble opinion, Kathryn is a singer to watch and her performance was one of the musical highlights. One of the favorites was the super performance of American Soprano, Kathryn Lewek as the marvelous Queen of the Night. Christiane, the German Soprano and Andrew, the British Tenor undeniably displayed that they are best matched and both of their vocal prowess possess vigor and passion.Īdam Plachetka, the Czech bass-baritone is a phenomenal Papageno who captured the audience with his comic ways and offered a fresh and full sound all the way. Top-billed by Christiane Karg and Andrew Staples as Pamina and Tamino, the beautiful pair who found happiness despite of all the trials and tribulations they had to go thru, opened their heats to a world free of superstition and hatred. Mozart’s comic opera about love and brotherhood has gathered together an incredible cast who enchanted the cold night and the fantasy warmed the soul. Last month, Lyric Opera of Chicago launched the astonishing production of “The Magic Flute” in time for the holidays.

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