Last weekend, Florida Grand Opera premiered Jeffrey Marc Buchman's "awe-inspiring" new production of Mozart's classic The Magic Flute. Two other UIA talents starred in his new Flute: soprano Laura León soared to new heights with her "fiery" Queen of the Night and on the other end of the vocal spectrum, bass Andrew Potter thrilled with his "thunderous" Sarastro. Check out the OperaWire review below.
You have two more chances to catch the show, on December 5 and 7 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale.
Jeffery Marc Buchman - Director
"In this production, director Jeffrey Marc Buchman took full advantage of the creative liberties bestowed upon the leader of a role-playing game... an almost entirely digital set that was truly awe-inspiring. The stage seamlessly transformed into an intricate and labyrinthine world throughout the show. The digital effects and cohesion between the lighting and costumes were only the starting line for the magic created by the entirety of the cast and crew... The fanciful nature of “The Magic Flute” coheres with the nature of the role-playing genre, therefore, this direction was a smart choice..."
Laura Léon - The Queen of the Night
"Léon’s fiery coloratura was a perfect fit for the role."
Andrew Potter - Sarastro
"Andrew Potter was born to sing the role of Sarastro. Potter’s soothing basso beautifully matched his poised demeanor and precise diction. His Act one aria... was thunderous, yet serene. In ensemble scenes, Potter provided a sturdy foundation for the harmony that established a way for individual voices to ring out without overpowering others."
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