Sharing some kind words about the production from the review in Columbus Underground.
“Opera Columbus Teams with CAPA and the Columbus Symphony for Sumptuous ‘La traviata’
…a gorgeous, lively version of Verdi’s classic La traviata, in collaboration with CAPA and the Columbus Symphony, directed by Eve Summer…
Summer does an astonishing job playing with the heightened reality of this world, understanding the fun is in not being mired in the quotidian, but uses the ensemble to bring in some naturalistic touches also: the opening scene feels like a party in a happily surprising way. I also greatly appreciated that this production doesn’t feel monochromatic…
The Act 1 finale was also when I became deeply aware of Marcella Barbeau’s lighting…this cracking open, “My God, it’s a sunrise,” – with a painterly effect that enhances the terrific set that casts a sheen both opulent and slightly surreal on the proceedings…Austin Blake Conlee’s costumes, Candace Leyland’s wigs, and Lonelle Yoder’s props all juice those simultaneous impressions. The interplay between light and set is so beautifully nuanced here, it’s almost another character; it’s utterly vital to the world Summer lets us into.
…this reminded me of the power of doing this kind of opera with a larger orchestra and the kind of details the right conductor/director can bring to even the back row. It’s a gorgeous version of one of the most beloved operas of all time. Opera Columbus, with CAPA and the CSO, has ended their season with a reminder of what’s special about this piece, this company, and this art form.”
Richard Sanford, Columbus Underground
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