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Review 1 for Opera Grand Rapids
BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE!
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Nov 3, 2012 @
Posted 11/05/2012
by Anonymous
Location:grand rapids n.e.
very powerful voices. colorful costumes. very good performance.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Nov 3, 2012 @
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Review 2 for Opera Grand Rapids
Samson and Delilah cold
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Nov 3, 2012 @
Favorite moment: curtain close @
Posted 11/05/2012
by Anonymous
Location:Grand Rapids
Performance was amateur and disappointing. The highlighted soloists gave poor performances. The choir and symphony executed well. The ballet scene in Act 3 execution was very poor. Redeeming feature of the evening, beverages are now allowed in the performance hall.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Nov 3, 2012 @
Favorite moment: curtain close @
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Review 3 for Opera Grand Rapids
Samson and Delilah
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Nov 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The ending was terrific! The ballet dance was also great! @
Posted 11/04/2012
by muselady
What an excellent display of talent! It was great having the subtitles above the stage. The choreography was fantastic! I truly enjoyed this show except for one thing. I wish people would not whistle to show their approval. It's very distasteful. Clapping and shouting out "Bravo" are very both appropriate.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Nov 2, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The ending was terrific! The ballet dance was also great! @
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Review 4 for Opera Grand Rapids
excellent
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Oct 29, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Anvil Chorus @
Posted 11/01/2011
by manrico
Location:detroit
The performance was excellent, everybody was really good. Specially Azucena.
I do believe that the sword scene should of been a bit more intense on the acting.
I do believe that the sword scene should of been a bit more intense on the acting.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Oct 29, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Anvil Chorus @
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Review 5 for Opera Grand Rapids
GR is lucky to have such a cultural gem
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Oct 29, 2011 @
Favorite moment: As expected, my favorite moment was the entirety of Act IV, but specifically Miserere. Moved to the core. @
Posted 10/31/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Michigan
It made me sad that the cast wasn't playing to a packed house - the fact that west michigan has this world-class bit of culture is of such great value. The only part I was even slightly disappointed by was the fact that the off-stage tenor part Manrico sings in Miserere was as quiet as it was - it's one of my favorite parts in opera. Wonderful cast and chorus, well-designed and lit set... an all-around class act.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Oct 29, 2011 @
Favorite moment: As expected, my favorite moment was the entirety of Act IV, but specifically Miserere. Moved to the core. @
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Review 6 for Opera Grand Rapids
Il Trovatore
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- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Oct 28, 2011 @
Favorite moment: several arias @
Posted 10/30/2011
by annodfr
Location:Grand Rapids
Beautful performance hall with good acoustics. performers were outstanding. The orchestra was very good.
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- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Oct 28, 2011 @
Favorite moment: several arias @
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Review 7 for Opera Grand Rapids
Porgy & Bess was an instant attention getter.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, May 1, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Scene 2 and Serena's "My Man's Gone Now". @
Posted 05/03/2010
by realwriter
Location:Grand Rapids
Outstanding presentation by the performing members of Opera Grand Rapids and its guest artists. Was great to have a slice of Americana and an iconic, easy to understand story of challenge, hope and despair colorfully presented on the DeVos Hall stage.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, May 1, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Scene 2 and Serena's "My Man's Gone Now". @
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Review 8 for Opera Grand Rapids
Porgy & Bess was wonderful
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, May 1, 2010 @
Posted 05/02/2010
by Rubitania
This was an outstanding production. It was a joy to hear Porgy & Bess performed as an opera. Some cuts were made, but the missing parts were not significant & likely led to a faster paced production. The voices were good to great with barely an exception. The set served its purpose although it was not terribly inventive. The costumes were also fine. My only significant complaint was portraying Porgy on crutches as opposed to on his knees as originally intended. Having him more mobile & less handicapped takes away from understanding his personality & motivation, parrticularly in his relationship with Bess. Nevertheless this production affirmed the magnificence of George Gershwin's score. The surtitles also helped to capture the great libretto by Dubose & Dorothy Heyward and the additional lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Thanks to Opera Grand Rapids for bringing Porgy & Bess to DeVoss Hall.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, May 1, 2010 @
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Review 9 for Opera Grand Rapids
Porgy & Bess is a wonderful opera
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Apr 30, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The entire performance was enjoyable @
Posted 05/01/2010
by Paxton1969
Location:DeVos Hall/Grand Rapids,MI
Wonderful Voices. Very bad ushering and seating assistance
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Apr 30, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The entire performance was enjoyable @
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Review 10 for Opera Grand Rapids
Porgy and Bess
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Apr 30, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The scene when everyone was getting ready for the picnic and al were singing and dancing. Very well staged. @
Posted 05/01/2010
by Suezz
Location:Saugatuck
The opera was staged beautifully and the chorus and orchestra was just amazing. I felt Clara stole the show. I had never seen Porgy portrayed as a stand up cripple, he did a fantastic acting job. Jake was very exceptional as an actor and he really made the character appealing. His voice and diction were exceptional. My husband is very partial to this opera and we were very happy to have attended.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Apr 30, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The scene when everyone was getting ready for the picnic and al were singing and dancing. Very well staged. @
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Review 11 for Opera Grand Rapids
OK
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Apr 30, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Bess & Porgy Tour my woman @
Posted 05/01/2010
by bstever
Location:Montague
Well done but not great. Limited emotional impact from performance. No big negatives.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Apr 30, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Bess & Porgy Tour my woman @
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Review 12 for Opera Grand Rapids
Pagliacci
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Theme song @
Posted 02/17/2010
by TriciaLee
Location:Grand Rapids, Michigan
It was well done. I would have liked to known the names of the children and extras on the stage. I thought the music was especially good.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Theme song @
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Review 13 for Opera Grand Rapids
The "Clowns" were amazing!!!!
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The opening song. @
Posted 02/15/2010
by Kamalesh
Location:Grand Rapids
My wife loves the opera and I had never been to an opera before. I decide to take her to Pagliacci for Valentines day. I am not sure who enjoyed the evening more, my wife or myself. I am hooked!!!!!!!! What a great performance. BRAVO.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The opening song. @
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Review 14 for Opera Grand Rapids
Pagliacci was amazing!
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @
Posted 02/14/2010
by zonemasconi
Location:Grand rapids michigan
Not fluent in Itailian I was a little worried about the cross over even with the english subtitles. to my surprise I found the opera to be extremely easy to follow and The singing extremely wonderful.
a must see performance.
a must see performance.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @
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Review 15 for Opera Grand Rapids
Pagliacci
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Vesti la giubba. Very beautiful song and John Horton Murray did a very good job singing it. We also enjoyed Dean Kokans' (Beppe) voice. @
Posted 02/13/2010
by Firstimer1
Location:Fremont, MI
My wife and I surprised our daughter with tickets to this opera for her 18th birthday. She's always wanted to see this one. I introduced her to opera when she was little and she's listened to it ever since. She loves Pavarotti so that's the voice she's used to hearing as Pagliacci. She was very impressed and so were we. This was our first opera and we'll definitely be going to more. The DeVos performance hall is a beautifull venue and I find it hard to believe there's a bad seat in the house.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Vesti la giubba. Very beautiful song and John Horton Murray did a very good job singing it. We also enjoyed Dean Kokans' (Beppe) voice. @
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Review 16 for Opera Grand Rapids
First class opera
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The Aria @
Posted 02/13/2010
by tower62
Excellent casting, the music was beyond great and we had wonderful seats.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @
Favorite moment: The Aria @
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Review 17 for Opera Grand Rapids
Pagliacci
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Silvio's, played by Jonathan Beyer, passion in his performance! @
Posted 02/13/2010
by melissa49417
Location:Grand Haven, MI
Absolutely spectacular! The performers were brilliant, it was great to be a part of Robert Lyall's 20 years of conducting and directing the opera!
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Feb 12, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Silvio's, played by Jonathan Beyer, passion in his performance! @
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Review 18 for Opera Grand Rapids
Enjoyed my first opera!
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Oct 24, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Watching the two sisters wrestling with their hearts and devotion to their lovers. @
Posted 10/25/2009
by Cherrios
Location:Zeeland
With this being my first "live" opera, my husband & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Glad that there were subtitles to aid in following the story. The actor/singers were superb and the orchestra music was beautiful. Mozart had an incredible mind.
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Sat, Oct 24, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Watching the two sisters wrestling with their hearts and devotion to their lovers. @
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Review 19 for Opera Grand Rapids
great comedy!
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Loved every moment of it! @
Posted 10/24/2009
by fortuna
Location:De Voss Place, Grand Rapids,MI
Loved everything from the costumes, music, and script. Knowing that it was all a hoax was very entertaing to watch Dorabella and her sister, especially when the lovers dressed up as Albanians and the women didn't recognize them. A little thrown off by the long instrumental introduction of the first act. Appreciate the projected titles, but didn't like that in the second act some were skipped through very quickly and didn't get a chance to read them. It also left a lot of time in between, where there weren't any titles, just singing. Overall, I enjoyed the show, music, and acting and would reccommend it to friends!
DeVos Performance Hall @
- Grand Rapids @
, MI @
- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Loved every moment of it! @
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