Everyone knows a Musetta – the energetic and sassy “it girl,” Kennedy portrayed this flawlessly. She was a beacon of fun and energy in “Quando me’n vo'” and throughout Act two. In the darker scenes Kennedy was able to shift the character into a sincere friend. Kennedy’s crystalline tone served all the dimensions of Musetta
Sara Kennedy, in the role of Donna Anna, portrayed a powerful and resolute woman seeking revenge, unafraid of the rake. Her bright soprano voice sounded excellent, with a powerful upper register. Among all the singers on stage, she demonstrated the greatest raw strength. Kennedy’s arias, “Or sai chi l’onore” and “Non mi dir,” called for strong high notes and the ability to maintain control and tone quality in the lower register, both of which she executed quite well. All-in-all, she was an exciting singer with a killer voice.
"Joseph Canuto Leon brought a domineering menace to Baron Douphol.... The relationship between Violetta and Baron Douphol was front and center from the opera’s beginning rather than a reaction to abandoning Alfredo."
