"Mezzo Alissa Anderson, in the scene-stealing role of Mistress Quickly, did just that, her chest voice offering a passive-aggressive...

“Erda, the goddess of the earth and the individual with the most power over Wotan and the universe, was deeply realized by mezzo-soprano,...

"All were notable and deserving of mention, but I was especially impressed by the four leading female roles. . . and contralto Alissa...

"Alissa Anderson, who plays Marcellina, finishes the triad of female strength in the show. While at first she seems antagonistic, she...

"Recent Grammy winner Edward Parks, a baritone, impressed as a protective, soldierly older brother to Marguerite...while mezzo-soprano...

“In terms of powerhouse vocal performances, Olivia Yokers and Alissa Anderson share the spotlight as Cinderella and the Wicked Witch...

"All three Tabarro principals acted (and interacted) very credibly. Eleni Calenos (Giorgietta) proved a find, a real verista who...

"Calenos gave an exceptionally musical and heartfelt interpretation of a woman torn between her desire to be faithful and her need for an...

"three redeeming features make this production worthwhile. . . Second is the cast. . . Portraying a voluptuous Carmen, contralto Alissa...

"Soprano Eleni Calenos delivered a brilliant and sensitive vocal performance as Giorgetta, torn between her lover Luigi and her husband...