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4There is no question why coloratura sopranos should adore the role of Alcina; Isabelle Zeledón made the most of its scenery-chewing possibilities. Bradamante (Ann Fogler) and the old tutor Melisso (Simon Dyer) ably served as the dramatic and musical foils to Ruggiero. Morgana (Jennifer Soloway) and Oronte (Quinn Bernegger) were the “other” couple, blending a light soprano with a sturdy tenor. Brianna Meese was especially charming as the boy Oberto searching for his father, singing with a fresh youthful voice and acting with boyish charm.
One actress who bears special mention is Brianna Meese who played the role of Orlofsky when I attended the performance. Before the show began, the director announced that the actress typically playing the role was unable to perform, and Brianna had learned the role in one day and would be performing for us. Incredibly, had the director not made that announcement
