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...well beneath that of the soloists throughout the opera. The orchestra’s willingness to provide the often under-appreciated accompaniment demonstrates a mature musical sensitivity that audiences will appreciate. Of course, the player must have realized that it a privilege to play the accompaniment for the Don Giovanni soloists, who all displayed impressive vocal talent...
While many productions squirrel their conductor away in the orchestra pit, Don Giovanni refreshingly features its conductor at center stage. Indeed, even audiences can appreciate the clear musical direction and easy-to-follow beats of the LHO’s magician at work, Gund Unviersity Organist and Choirmaster Edward E. Jones. As the music director, he is the essential glue that holds the instrumentalists and vocalists together...
...Giovanni (played by professional actor Graham Wright), the suave charmer, seduces women both on- and off-stage with his rich voice. His interactions with his servant Leporello (professional actor Miles Rind) reveal the intimate comedy that occurs between two men who know each other all too well. Maintaining the understatement of the production, the vocalists were careful not to play their humor over-the-top, coaxing the audience members to feel like they were part of an inside joke...
...other vocalists are also well-suited to their roles. Professional actress Alisa Cassola (as Donna Anna) projects a beautifully passionate voice, as she mourns for her murdered father and tells of her fateful encounter with Don Giovanni...
...betrothed Don Ottavio (professional actor Philippe Pierce) does not reveal his vocal ability until an aria in Act II. After Donna Elvira (professional Krista Wilhelmsen) finds her “tonal center,” the three sing together powerfully about their hatred of the conniving Don Giovanni...