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EVERYONE KNOWS THE BALLET, BUT WHO KNOWS THE OPERA? – as Prince Vodémon in Tchaikovsky’s ‘Iolanta’

Michael Hendrick, as the prince himself, offered an excellent lyrical sweetness in the love duet, and his high notes rang sure. While ”The Nutcracker” is well established among holiday season […]

EVERYONE KNOWS THE BALLET, BUT WHO KNOWS THE OPERA? – as Prince Vodémon in Tchaikovsky’s ‘Iolanta’ Read More »

NEW YORK CITY – as Spakos in Massenet’s ‘Cléopâtre’, Alice Tully Hall, New York City – Opera Manhattan

In the event, the tenor was replaced by Michael Hendrick, who acquitted himself more than satisfactorily… the queen’s new paramour is her former slave Spakos, sung by Hendrick, who displayed a mellifluous,

NEW YORK CITY – as Spakos in Massenet’s ‘Cléopâtre’, Alice Tully Hall, New York City – Opera Manhattan Read More »

Massenet’s ‘Cléopâtre’ as Spakos in Cléopâtre (Massenet) – Opera Manhattan – Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY

The singers were uniformly quite strong. My favorite was tenor Michael Hendrick as Spakos, Cléopâtre’s other strong love interest besides Mark Antony. Hendrick brought passion to his role and supported

Massenet’s ‘Cléopâtre’ as Spakos in Cléopâtre (Massenet) – Opera Manhattan – Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY Read More »

VERDI CONCERT OFFERS RARITIES, SUNG WITH STYLE – as Tenor Soloist in Verdi’s ‘Hymn of the Nations’ (Inno delle nazioni), Sarasota Opera

The program ended with a rousing rendition of ‘Hymn of Nations.’ The difficult tenor recitative and descant was performed with style and confidence by Michael Hendrick, substituting for an indisposed colleague.

VERDI CONCERT OFFERS RARITIES, SUNG WITH STYLE – as Tenor Soloist in Verdi’s ‘Hymn of the Nations’ (Inno delle nazioni), Sarasota Opera Read More »