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Livengood and Blaustein Bring "Grace" and "Balance" to Cincinnati Opera's Fiddler

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  • Aug 6
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Victoria Livengood (center) as Golde in Cincinnati Opera's Fiddler on the Roof | Photos by Philip Groshong
Victoria Livengood (center) as Golde in Cincinnati Opera's Fiddler on the Roof | Photos by Philip Groshong

Last month, Victoria Livengood and Rachel Blaustein joined Cincinnati Opera for their new production of Bock and Harnick's beloved Fiddler on the Roof. It was Cincinnati Opera's first musical in 40 years, and it's clear that both brought refreshing and unmatched nuance to their roles.


"Victoria Livengood’s Golde offers grit and grace, particularly in the tender “Do You Love Me?” duet. Her operatic mezzo blends well with Hopp’s more Broadway style delivery."


Rachel Blaustein as Hodel in Cincinnati Opera's Fiddler on the Roof
Rachel Blaustein as Hodel in Cincinnati Opera's Fiddler on the Roof

"Manich and Mirageas assembled a cast with opera-worthy voices, most of whom are successful at leaving the operatic vocal bombast behind and letting the simplicity of the composer Jerry Bock’s tunes guide the way. Finding that balance is difficult, but the singers playing Tevye and Golde’s three oldest daughters – Rachel Kobernick (Tzeitel), Rachel Blaustein (Hodel) and Jennifer Zetlan (Chava) – mastered it."



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