Profile reviews
13“Soprano Michelle Trainor gave one of the most thorough and satisfying performances of the evening as Isolt’s loyal servant Brangain. Trainor, an alumna of the company’s Emerging Artist program, has clearly emerged. Musically, her voice is richer and more expressive than ever, and she in particular embodied the simultaneous passion and restraint of Martin’s musical approach to the legend.”
“Michelle Trainor, as Berta, was a delight to watch and was placed vocally in more of her sweet spot than in previous roles with the company. Able to show off more of her impressively large high notes at the end of her aria…she also stole at least one scene with an extended gag involving snuff and the cleanup from a series of sneezes.”
Past Production Reviews
1Have you ever been to an opera? If the answer is “no,” don’t sweat it. If you check out Opera Columbus’ season-opening production of “La Cenerentola” on Friday and Sunday in the Southern Theatre, you’re likely to be far from the only newbie in attendance. “La Cenerentola,” then, is a rare Opera Columbus production aimed at young people — and for most who attend, it will likely be the first opera they’ve ever experienced.
