“The opera orchestra, conducted by Ethan Schmeisser, was powerful and highly expressive… Conductor Ethan Schmeisser led the fine opera orchestra with full control.”
“The conductor, Ethan Schmeisser…He moved the entire evening intensively, with a very firm hand, through keeping all dynamic continuum. The Israeli Symphony Orchestra Rishon Lezion was responsive in an almost sensual manner”
In the title role, baritone Jonathan Michie’s resounding voice emerged as a veritable comic actor.