REVIEWS

Fidelio

“There were no less-than-superb performances by any of the cast. … The orchestra, under the direction of Richard Tang Yuk …  was really excellent” –Toby Grace, outinjersey.net, 6/18/17

“a compelling and musically astute take on this vital work” –Cameron Kelsall, talkinbroadway.com, 6/19/17

“… one of the most moving and startling and thrilling experiences I’ve ever had …  even better [than the Met’s 1970 production with Jon Vickers].” –John Logan, 6/19/17

“The two leads, [Marcy] Stonikas and {Noah] Baetge, excel.” –Linda Holt, Broad Street Review, 6/19/17

“… easily the most powerfully moving version of the opera I have ever experienced … showed Beethoven at his best.” –Scott Burnham, Princeton University music professor emeritus, 6/10/17

“imaginative staging and directing, as well as superlative singing and instrumental playing” –Nancy Plum, Town Topics, 6/21/17

“This is a powerful production, not to be missed!” –Robin Birkel, princetonfound.com, 6/21/17

“[In a] splendid and seamlessly updated production … the performers are uniformly outstandng.” –Elaine Strauss, U.S.1./princetoninfo.com, 6/21/17

“… a smashing producton not to be missed. … It’s just fabulous.” –Bob Brown, The Princeton Packet/centraljersey.com, 6/22/17

“Overall, with this Fidelio Princeton Festival extends a string of remarkably accomplished and successful operas – an impressive achievement.” –Andrew Moravcsik, Opera Today, 7/5/17

Man of La Mancha

“… this perennial favorite fully lived up to the high standards we have come to expect from the Princeton Festival.” –Toby Grace, Out in Jersey, 6/12/17

“Great songs, voices, message … a summer gem.” –John Timpane, philly.com, 6/13/17

“It’s enchanting and refreshing!” –Robin Birkel, princetonfound.com, 6/14/17

“an expressive, engaging show [with] a universal cast of glorious singers … Marie Miller’s costumes are loaded with [wit].” –Neal Zoren, U.S.1/princetoninfo.com, 6/14/17

“Malgieri, Marante, and Bunshaft have an entertaining chemistry between them.” –Donald H. Sanborn III, Town Topics, 6/14/17

“I can’t imagine having many opportunities to see performers so good in such an intimate setting.” –Anthony Stoeckert, The Princeton Packet/centraljersey.com, 6/16/17

Baroque Orchestra

“… the music touched my soul.” –Robin Berkel, princetonfound.com, 6/23/17

Concordia Chamber Players

“[Concordia] filled Princeton Theological Seminary’s Miller Chapel with a full orchestral-level sound in music both Romantic and contemporary.” –Nancy Plum, Town Topics, 6/7/17

Quartet²: Panel, Film & arias

“Super dooper, that was fabulous!” –overheard, 6/4/17