LA TRAVIATA May 2008
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Wall's voice exceptionally beautiful
Jake - Birmingham

I had the wonderful pleasure of seeing Erin Wall on Friday, May 16. What a terrific voice she has. She executed the part perfectly and her voice was of an exceptional beauty. Luis Ledesma was captivating as Germont and his voice is excellent. The ensemble did a terrific job, very believable by everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this production of La Traviata and I can't wait for next season!

Soaring
Barbara - Beverly Hills

What a wonderful production of La Traviata! On May 14th, Dina Kuznetsova soared to the rafters. Your entire cast is to be commended on acting as well as flawless and dramatic singing. Arturo Chacon-Cruz matched the matchless diva with just the right warmth of character and expressive, ringing, crescendos.

I want to sing like her
Lori Banks - Taylor

First one I have ever been too. I thought it was AWESOME. I want to sing like her. BRAVO

Dina Kuznetsova left me speechless
Jonathan Fuhrman - Northvilles

The whole performance was great, but Dina Kuznetsova's death scene was phenomenal! The way she unnaturally cut her last note short and just fell over left me speechless! I've never heard it performed like this - it was so shocking - I LOVED it!

Confusing opening scene
Mary Andrews - Farmington Hills

Dear Dr. DiChiera:

Bravissimo on your production of La Traviata. Erin Wall transfixed the audience from her first musical moment.

I would say that the opening 'dumb' scene was not reasonable nor desirable and should be eliminated. This scene creates confusion, as it is not Alfredo's misery which should be focused upon, but rather Violetta's tragic life. That is the genius that Verdi created for us to contemplate through his music. See you next season.

Soprano Erin Wall
Marlene Kondelik - Albion

I attended the May 11 matinee of 'La Traviata' and thought I would just say how much I enjoyed Erin Wall's wonderful singing. I hope we will see this soprano again at MOT.

Bravo
Han - Detroit

Another fantastic production by the Michigan Opera Theater. I thought everything was brilliant. I enjoyed every second of it. Keep up the great work. Bravo!!

Marco di Felice was sensational
Corinne Opiteck - Bingham Farms

I loved La Traviata. Marco di Felice as the Father was a significant emotional event—he was sensational, fabulous and whatever positive adjective that I know.

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