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| Sarah Joyce Cooper (Minnie Tate), Greg Watkins (Benjamin Holmes), Aundi Marie Moore (Maggie Porter), Darren Drone (Edmund Watkins), Lisa Arrindell (Ella Sheppard), Marin Bakari (Greene Evans), and Tiffany Townsend (America Robinson) in Jubilee. © Sunny Martini |
“This can be the very best present in my 30ish years of Seattle Opera attendance.” –Seattle Opera Patron
“Nonetheless, the great thing about the spirituals — the music in “Jubilee” is nearly completely conventional spirituals, orchestrated by Michael Ellis Ingram — shines by way of.” –The Seattle Instances
“Noticed the costume rehearsal final evening, and it’s soul-stirring.” –Laurie S. through Fb
“[The cast] succeeded in carrying the present by dint of sheer vocal magnificence, interesting actions and gestures, and honest emotional outreach.” –Bachtrack
“Thompson assembled a superb solid of 13 singers, most of them making their Seattle Opera debuts.” –Gramophone
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| Aundi Marie Moore (Maggie Porter) in Jubilee. © Sunny Martini |
“I felt a kinship between their tales and mine.” –British Theatre Information
“This was an extremely highly effective efficiency! I extremely suggest – a narrative that wanted to be advised!” –Karen P. through Instragram
“Soprano Aundi Marie Moore balanced vocal magnificence and comedian chutzpah because the diva-ish Maggie Porter.” –Gramophone
“Vocal arranger Dianne Adams McDowell used Thompson’s dramatic cues to find out the actual harmonic colourations of her new settings, which dazzle with their selection and dramatic aptness.” –Gramophone
“A robust present in each means! An vital story sung completely beautifully- we loved each second!” –Marion V. through Instagram
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| Conductor Kellen Grey in Jubilee. © Philip Newton |
“Kellen Grey’s debut was spectacular. His gestures, each magnanimous and expressive, maintained an imposing command over the Seattle Symphony.” –Bachtrack
“We loved the Sunday afternoon efficiency. Full home! Splendidly achieved, traditionally fascinating, a full embrace of America.” –Gretchen B. M. through Fb
“The premiere undoubtedly proved a triumph for Scheppelmann as the corporate transitions to a brand new period.” –Bachtrack
Jubilee runs now by way of October 26, 2024. Tickets and data at seattleopera.org/jubilee.
