North Bay Opera Reviews
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"North Bay Opera has emerged over the last decade as the crown jewel of the arts in our commmunity. We in the audience have matured with NBO. Watching young talent develop, expanding our repertoire, setting high standards and delighting in every achievement. In each performance, I always wait for that moment when I am taken in fantasy to another place and time; North Bay Opera delivers that magic." Fern Henry; Piano Technician,Vacaville |
| "North Bay Opera is a premier performing
group in Solano County." Sandy Wallace, Vacaville Reporter |
| "Excellence and North Bay Opera define
each other." Beth Baumblatt, Daily Republic |
| "North Bay Opera is the best entertainment
value in Solano County and, in fact, it is without question the finest cultural
happening in our area. Opera is a unique experience that no other type of
theater can duplicate. Everyone can enjoy opera and this community is indeed
fortunate to have high-quality productions provided by North Bay Opera.
We eagerly look forward to each exciting season of this highly professional
Opera Group and hope to enjoy its performances for many years to come." Pedro and Carol Hiort-Lorenzen |
| "Opera is something that I didn't grow up
with. I thought it was too elitist. Was I wrong! The music, stories, and
wonderful presentations by North Bay Opera changed my attitude and opened
a whole new avenue for enriching my life. Thank you North Bay Opera." Fay B. King, Realtor |
| 2006 Macbeth | "With the staging of Verdi's first draft of Macbeth North Bay is making History... When the curtain parts on opening night, it will mark the first performance of this version on the West Coast and only the third staged production anywhere in the United States since 1864 ..." | Richard Bammer, The Reporter |
| 2005 The Consul | "... that is what made North Bay Opera's recent production of Gian-Carlo Menotti's The Consul in Fairfield such a success, for Menotti's edgy score and plaintive characters can make for easy mastery ..." | James Koelker, San Francisco Classical Voice |
| 2004 The Fledermaus | "The singing and acting are impeccable, and the performances romantic and Viennese ... a stunning cast ... The costumes, the ball gown for Rosalinda and Adele are gorgeous- were designed by Vivian Roubal." | Marilyn Mantay, Fairfield Daily Republic |
| 2003 Tosca | "Jullian
Khuner as Tosca ... who through her theatricality, can out-diva Tosca
herself and baritone Stephen Janzen as Scarpia ... in charge of his
performance as his character is of his political world." "a brilliant reading of Puccinni's sore by conductor Philip Kuttner ... Jaeho Lee as Mario Cavaradossi possessed the thrust and technical discipline, the colorful lyricism that was occasionally meltingly rich and beguiling and the sturdy top notes to get through some demanding songs." |
Marilyn Mantay,
Davis Enterprise
Richard Bammer, Vacaville Reporter
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| 2002 Tales of Hoffmann | "NBO's
"Hoffmann" is magical. ... The entire cast is excellent." "seamless quality of music directed by Philip Kuttner blending as smoothly as Cararra marble with a first-rate ensemble's singing. ... All the lead singers engaged their parts with generously supple vocals and convincing acting." |
Marilyn Mantay,
Fairfield Daily Republic Richard Bammer, Vacaville Reporter
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| 2001 The Marriage of Figaro | "Savvy cast,
direction, conducting combine for Mozart winner." "North Bay Opera's lively, often hilarious, and always musically delightful production opened Saturday." |
Richard Bammer, Vacaville Reporter Marilyn Mantay, Fairfield Daily Republic |
| 2000 The Ballad of Baby Doe | ||
| 1999 La Boheme | "Acting and singing equally passionately and dynamically, Nikitenko portrays a memorable Mimi that rises to star caliber." | Richard Bammer, Vacaville Reporter |
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1997 Madame Butterfly NBO 10th Anniversary |
"Brilliantly performed ... A must see." | Nanci Bauer, Daily Republic |
| 1998 Don Giovanni | "Superb singers and dramatic
staging knock patrons out of their seats." |
Marilyn Mantay, Davis Enterprise |
| 1996 Rigoletto | "Excellently executed arias and convincing acting." | R. Bammer, Vacaville Reporter |
| 1995 Barber of Seville | "Opera troupe assembles talented cast." | R. Bammer, Vacaville Reporter |
| 1994 Carmen | "Hot NBO Carmen thrills audience." | M. Wallis, Napa Register |
| 1993 La Traviata | "A truly lovely version of Traviata." | M. Mantay, Davis Enterprise |
| 1992 Tosca | "A brilliant, passionate Tosca." | T. Hoffman, Vacaville Reporter |
| 1991 La Boheme | "A gem of ideal proportions." | R. Masuillo, Sacramento Bee |
| 1990 The Magic Flute | "A fun and fascinating experience." | T. Hoffman, Vacaville Reporter |
| 1989 G. Schicci, The Impressario, Falstaff | "NBO impresses with strong performances." | Sandy Wallace, Vacaville Reporter |
| 1989 Madame Butterfly | "An excellent production." | J. Furlong, Vallejo Times Herald |