What they're saying
The Press.
A selection of critical responses to recent performances across North America.
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The opera's true heart was Mezzo-Soprano Magda Gartner… With a voice that could brush the ground and kiss the stratosphere, Gartner's vocalism and acting alike conveyed the horror of living under siege.
The Boston Globe
Zoe Madonna
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Mezzo Magda Gartner showed a weighty middle voice and piercing top as La Aurora and her emotional connection to the lyricism of 'Ay Amor' made it the most memorable aria of the evening.
New York Classical Review
Eric C. Simpson
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The real stand-out of the cast was Magda Gartner as Aurelio, the pants role at the heart of the story. She is a mezzo-soprano of real note, handling the beautiful legato of her entrance cavatina and the intricate coloratura of its cabaletta.
The Donizetti Society
Charles Jernigan
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Mezzo-Soprano Magda Gartner energetically and beautifully sang and acted the trouser role of Aurelio.
The Boston Globe
Zoe Madonna