Monica whicher

She projected the pathos and the vindictive fury of a woman scorned with intensity enough to make it seem she was working in a staging of the opera Monica Whicher's enjoyment of singing this piece Donizetti's 'Ah ciascun lo dice, ciascun lo sa' from 'La Figilia de Reggimento' was written all over her and the joy she carried was contagious. Her last number 'Del fiero duol che il cor mi frange' from Cherubini's 'Medea' was a show stopper.

She captured the rage and horror the character feels at this stage of the piece magnificently She carries a deep sense of the dramatic spectrum of each piece she works with. I hung, wonder-struck, on every note and nuance the whole way throughand I think you will, too. To wrap up the program, Ms. Whicher returned with an encore, the great aria O mio babbino caro, from Puccinis Gianni Schicchi.

The warmth of the voice, the singers special relationship with Orchestra London, the enthusiasm of the Orchestra on its opening night all conspired to leave the audience yearning for a glorious season ahead. The Beat Magazine, Rene Silberman Monica Whicher offered an elegantly crafted performance as Thas the woman in search of her true soul, her French diction near flawless, and her acting skills honed to perfection.

Her famous Mirror Aria was brilliantly understated, flowing seamlessly into the impressionist palette rather than being a stand-alone wonder, and her death scene was simply thrilling as, entering paradise, she beholds her new god. Review Vancouver, JH Stape Whicher shone in everything she did; an obvious audience favouriteperformed with full, uninhibited splendour.

Toronto Star. Monica Whicher Monica Whichers dignified Dido reached a magnificent climax in her confrontation scene with Aeneas: Here, Whicher completely entered the Purcell zone, catching every nuance of emotion as his harmonies and rhythms set Didos words aflame.

The Globe and Mail Soprano Monica Whicher, a favourite of Edwards, surmounted the orchestra effortlessly and unleashed many a sterling high note. Montreal Gazette Monica Whicher emporte ladhsion dans unbouleversant Ah, je garderai bien mon coeurSon timbre agreable, limportance quelle accorde au texte et ses talents de comdienne sexpriment particulirement bien dans les scnes de dsespoir forumopra.

The Guardian The recitals biggest treats were the two Canadian singers who dared to plumb these turbulent musical waters: soprano Monica Whicher and baritone Russell Braun. They were perfectly matched in having large, flexible voices, superb vocal control and a clear sense of where to draw the line between drama and bathos.

It is a rare and wonderful treat to hear two singers at the peak of their powers singing in an intimate setting Toronto Star Soprano Monica Whicher, who is making her debut in the role of the Countess, is the strongest of all, singing with a smooth, elegant line, but also conveying passion and hurt.

Her big aria, Dove Sono is the highlight of the night. Toronto Star Soprano Monica Whicher was superb as Mrope, whose hopeless love for Perse makes her the emotional center of the piece.

She sang with lustrous tone and true poignancy that humanized the entire opera. Globe and Mail, Christopher Hoile. Monica Whichers fresh, lustrous soprano illuminated four songs, including an unforgettable Litanei auf das Fest Allerseelen: the singers wonderful legatomade the repeated All souls rest in peace a musical epiphany. Whole Note, Pamela Margles. Soprano Monica Whicher found the emotional truth in the recitative Thy rebuke hath broken his heart and sang as agile Rejoice Greatly, even at Rillings somewhat unyielding fast pace.

Star Tribune, Minneapolis-St. Paul Monica Whicher, the soprano was magnificent. What a pure voice. Desert News, Salt Lake City Among the lovers, Monica Whichers Mrope was outstanding; vocally assured, with an engaging stage presence, she carried the three arias Lully assigned to her with power and wit.

UK Opera Magazine Whicher has a gorgeous, serene voiceShes one of those rare singers who can make something as taxing as Bach sound effortless. Click Here. Get access to view full artist Repertoire, Ready to debut roles. View representation details. View artist Contact on OperabasePro. Operabase has documented operatic activity worldwide since , with over , performances on file.

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