When the tenor who was to sing Verdi’s Hymn of the Nations announced he was indisposed, Michael Hendrick was able to learn the score in a matter of hours and, with the orchestra and […]
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About noon the Sarasota Opera learned that the tenor scheduled to sing that evening’s concert of Verdi rarities had begged off. In another company this defection might have caused severe
Tenor Soloist in Verdi’s ‘Inno delle nazioni’ (Hymn of the Nations), Sarasota Opera Read More »
Michael Hendrick made an amusing, vibrant-voiced Guillot. Sarasota Opera’s Manon reconfirmed the beauty and engaging nature of a work that doesn’t get much attention these days. On February 28, Cherie Caluda’s performance in
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The rest of the large cast was well-prepared and strong-voiced, led by tenor Michael Hendrick as Spakos. New York Post
Tenor Michael Hendrick, the Spakos, has a bright voice. Five years ago, Opera Manhattan was formed to present staged productions of neglected operas in various smaller theaters around town. Its
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
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.
The cast was well-prepared and strong-voiced, led by tenor Michael Hendrick as Spakos. The New York Post
as Spakos in Cléopâtre (Massenet) – Alice Tully Hall – Opera Manhattan Read More »
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), Trabuco
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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
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