REVIEWS

The cast was well-prepared and strong-voiced, led by tenor Michael Hendrick as Spakos. The New York Post

The Sarasota production, the first U.S. professional mounting of the original, was well sung and well conducted, by Victor DeRenzi. The genre roles deserve special commendation: Preziosilla (Lorraine DiSimone),...

Michael Hendrick as Edward White gave a noteworthy performance. The diction was superb. Every word was distinct and understandable. How often can one say that about opera performances, particularly those...

Lori Ann Philips, as Patience, and Elaine Valby, as Sarah, created their characters effectively and sang powerfully. Michael Hendrick, as Patience’s brother Edward, and Barton Green, as Peel,...

Particularly good was Michael Hendrick who sang the role of the star-crossed poet Rodolfo. Hendrick’s voice was strong and in the arias where he expresses his love of Mimi, passionate. The Aspen...

One vocal standout- tenor Michael Hendrick in the role of Soliman the tyrannical sultan. Splendidly outfitted, he more than lived up to his garb with singing that was vibrant, tonally lush and well-projected. The...

Michael Hendrick was sterling as Soliman. The Cincinnati Post

A particularly impressive rendering of Lysander by Michael Hendrick. Opera News