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Conjuring ghosts and dreams, Lyric Opera’s new ‘Werther’ lifts the spirit of a melodrama

Nov 14, 2012 – 7:24 pm | 4,764 views
Matthew Polenzani is Werther and Sophie Koch is Charlotte in Chicago Lyric production of Werther 2012 more credit Dan Rest

Review: One is so torn watching tenor Matthew Polenzani’s vocally resplendent performance in the title role of a new production of Massenet’s “Werther” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. While you’re sitting there beguiled by Polenzani’s authoritative, richly modulated sound, something deep inside is spurring you to bolt from your seat, rush onto the stage and just shake that determinedly miserable character he’s playing. ★★★★

Handel trips back to the future as Lyric Opera proclaims the outrageous genius of ‘Rinaldo’

Mar 1, 2012 – 3:30 pm | 9,687 views
RINALDO featured image Elza van den Heever, dancers, RST_2961 c. Dan Rest

Not your grandfather’s Handel. 4 stars!