Fort Worth Opera / Ressenyes
She falls in love with the young nobleman Alfredo — tenor Nathan Granner, who local audiences are familiar with from his 2018 performance in La Bohème — but their star-crossed love affair is challenged by her health problems, financial woes, and major objections by Alfredo’s father Giorgio Germont, in a standout performance by baritone Joel Balzun.
One of the joys of life-long opera viewing is the occasional discovery of a singer who can completely fulfill that most complex, rewarding, and demanding of roles, Carmen.
Tenor César Delgado was a riveting Diego/Zorro. No stranger to the bel canto stylings asked of the role, he sang with a consistent richness of tone and flexibility throughout his wide range.
César Delgado brought a full-bodied tenor and ample charisma to the title role. He unleashed stirring high notes, but also revealed the tender side of his voice in hushed nuances.
