Opera Atelier (2)

Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (Monteverdi)

Stephanie Novacek, Penelope
Lawrence Wiliford, Eumete
Olivier Laquerre, Ulisse, L'Umana Fragilita
Christopher Temporelli, Nettuno
Vicki St.Pierre, Ericlea
Jennie Such, La Fortuna, Melanto
Laura Pudwell, Pisander
Kevin Skelton, Giove, Anfinomo
Cory Knight, Telemaco
Michiel Schrey, Eurimaco
Carla Huhtanen, Amore, Minerva
Curtis Sullivan, Il Tempo, Antinoo
Jeanne Lamon, Musical Direction
David Fallis, Conductor
Jeannette Lajeunesse-Zingg, Choreography
Marshall Pynkoski, Stage Director
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Orchestra
Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, Choir

Dates:

27 Oct 2007, Elgin Theatre, Toronto Sat. @20:00
28 Oct 2007, Elgin Theatre, Toronto Sun. @14:30
30 Oct 2007, Elgin Theatre, Toronto Tue. @20:00
1 Nov 2007, Elgin Theatre, Toronto Thu. @20:00
2 Nov 2007, Elgin Theatre, Toronto Fri. @20:00
3 Nov 2007, Elgin Theatre, Toronto Sat. @20:00


Quotes:

"[Laquerre] does a wonderful job as Ulisse"
    - Alan Adamson  (Silly Little Country)

"Laquerre [...] stood out for [his] strength of voice and characterization."
    - Christopher Hoile  (Eye Weekly)

"Blessed with a lithe, deliciously mellow voice"
    - Christopher Hoile  (Eye Weekly)

"Laquerre conveyed the complex range of Ulysses’ emotions"
    - Christopher Hoile  (Eye Weekly)

"Laquerre [...] stood out for [his] strength of voice and characterization."
    - Christopher Hoile  (Opera News)

"Blessed with a lithe, deliciously mellow voice"
    - Christopher Hoile  (Opera News)

"Laquerre conveyed the complex range of Ulysses’ emotions"
    - Christopher Hoile  (Opera News)

"Particular kudos go to [...] baritone Olivier Laquerre in the title role."
    - John Terauds  (The Toronto Star)

"[Laquerre] gives a stalwart portrayal physically and vocally."
    - Michael Johnson  (ConcertoNet.com)

"Laquerre’s Ulysses is strong and warm"
    - Stanley Fefferman  (Showtimemagazine.ca)

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