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SOPRANO
- Saundra DeAthos
- MEZZO-SOPRANO
- Stephanie Rodousakis
- TENOR
- Michael Boley
- Harold Meers
- BARITONE
- Greg Frens
- Ryan Kinsella
- David Templeton
- BASS
- Bradley Smoak
- CONDUCTOR
- Louis Salemno
- Allan R. Scott
- STAGE DIRECTOR
- Alexander Gelman
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR
“Saundra DeAthos scored heavily on all counts. She is a strong actress, and is especially good at working with other actors, singing to them in her solos and listening to the words sung to her. DeAthos has the vocal prerequisites for Lucia, including a strong, on-pitch upper register. She interpolated several extreme high notes into the score, all of which came out ringing and bright and unforced.”
(SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE)
“I saw DeAthos as Lucia, whose pure, angelic coloratura delivered the necessary vocal pyrotechnics with seeming ease. The part is a soprano's dream, demanding top vocal form as well as nuanced acting, and DeAthos is up to it on both counts. Her descent into madness was well-played.”
(PALO ALTO WEEKLY)
L’ELISIR D’AMORE
"Saudra DeAthos acted the part of the flighty and fickle Adina with grace and skill, and as Act I turned into Act II her top notes were the highlight of the duets and ensembles."
(CHAMPAIGN-URBANA NEWS GAZETTE)
EDGAR AND EMILY
"The woman excoriates her mate in stratospheric flights that found Saundra DeAthos giving the performance of her still blossoming career"
(OPERA MAGAZINE)
"Saundra DeAthos delivered a virtuosic performance, all vocal brilliance and panicky desperate pleading."
(SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE)
“Saundra DeAthos nailed all of Emily’s coloratura flights and showed perfect timing in broad physical comedy.”
(SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE)
"Saundra DeAthos deftly negotiated the role's difficult vocal demands while throwing herself around the stage as a woman in the throes of a complete emotional meltdown."
(TIMES CORRESPONDENT)
HANSEL AND GRETEL
“Saundra DeAthos’ bright-voiced Gretel, and Leah Wool’s warm, effervescent Hansel were an adorable pair."
(OPERA NEWS)
"Leah Wool and Saundra DeAthos, the well-matched Hansel and Gretel, sounded like Valkyries in waiting."
(OPERA / ENGLAND)
“Saundra DeAthos gives a richly restrained performance as Gretel. Her portrayal of Gretel as an impulsive quick thinker compliments Wool’s more vibrant and lackadaisical Hansel. Early on DeAthos establishes Gretel as the more responsible of the two siblings. As Gretel, she provides a solid foundation amidst the unfolding chaos of mystery that the children find themselves in.”
(ST. LOUIS GATEWAY ARTS / ST. LOUIS, MO)
“DeAthos is particularly engaging, imbuing Gretel with lively and playful energy.”
(RIVERFRONT TIMES / ST. LOUIS, MO)
“DeAthos is a bubbly and enchanting Gretel. She gives a richly restrained performance as Gretel. Her portrayal of Gretel as an impulsive quick thinker compliments Wool's more vibrant and lackadaisical Hansel. Early on De Athos establishes Gretel as the more responsible of the two siblings. As Gretel, she provides a solid foundation amidst the unfolding chaos of mystery that the children find themselves in.”
(KDHX THEATRE REVIEW / ST. LOUIS, MO)
“The lead vocalists were excellent. Saundra DeAthos played Gretel with delightful childlike gestures and exuberance. She has a well-focused soprano with a burnished sound."
(THE REGISTER-GUARD)
CARMEN
“Saundra DeAthos was a lovely Micaela in both song and appearance. Her soprano soared into a creamy top register.”
(FREELANCE ARTS CRITICS / WASHINGTON, D.C.)
“Saundra DeAthos has the secondary role of the innocent Micaela but makes up for it with a fine performance of perhaps the two best (pieces) in the score.”
(MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENTINEL / WASHINGTON, D.C.)
LA FINTA GIARDINIERA
"She imparted vulnerability and an elegant soprano to Sandrina."
(OPERA / ENGLAND)
"Saundra DeAthos as the Marchese Violante, sang gorgeously in spite of the staged contortions, pitiless tempi and black-gartered corset imposed upon her."
(SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE)
LA CLEMENZA DI TITO
"Saundra DeAthos was particularly sweet-toned and elegant in her aria."
(THE BOSTON GLOBE)
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
“Saundra DeAthos as Susanna, who carried the weight of many scenes along the way, and finally had, her moment of glory in her last act aria.”
(THE NEWS GAZETTE / CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL)
COSÌ FAN TUTTE
"Saundra DeAthos provided a delectable portrayal of the scheming maid Despina, combining infallible comedic timing with lustrous and bubbly vocalism."
(SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE)
"Saundra DeAthos, a real charmer of a soprano, made one love the maid Despina..."
(SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE)
DIE FLEDERMAUS
"Saundra DeAthos deserves special mention of a different kind: her Adele was funny not because of a calculated shtick or gimmicks but because she created a genuine persona, infusing with wit and charm the stock servant girl disguised as her lady."
(SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE)
"DeAthos' sparkling, delightful Adele was big-league stuff."
(ANOS GEREBEN, SAN FRANCISCO ARTS / INTERNET)
