Word: alfredo
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...fleeing her hedonistic world with the one true love of her life, the young and adoring Alfredo Germont, she hopes to escape her "lurid' past and begin anew...
Instead, scenes such as those between Violetta and Alfredo's moral-minded father are characterized by the dignity with which Violetta conveys her grief at being forced to leave Alfredo and the sympathy she receives from his father. Certain stage directions are perplexing, such as Violetta's unexpected entrance onstage during the overture, but overall the plot unwinds with style and economy...
...agilely soars through florid lines and shows great stamina in a work that demands her presence onstage almost constantly. Frank Ragsdale as her lover Alfredo possesses a lyric tenor voice that fills the hall effortlessly even in his quietest moments. They blend almost instinctively in their duets...
Michael Morizio as Alfredo's father Georges Germont contributes his warm, paternal baritone voice to complete the trio of main characters. These are supported strongly by Joel Derfner as the man-about-town Gaston, Emily Baehr as Violetta's friend and rival hostess Flora, and Benjamin Siris as Violetta's jilted "client" the Baron Douphol...
...very musical and handsome chorus completes the cast, whose loud denunciation of Alfredo's public shaming of Violetta in the second act is particularly powerful. Joel Bard's musical direction keeps the pace from dragging while making the most of expressive opportunities for the able and tightly synchronized orchestra. Of note is the delicate balance achieved of players and singers in the large ensembles...