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Jocelyn O'Toole. Elisabeth Shoup and the cast of "Carmen" at the East 13th St. Theatre  Photo by Brian Long	Anna Yelizarova and Adam Juran in "Carmen"             at the East 13th St. Theatre   Photo by Brian Long

 

Reviews                                                                                                                                          

Lawrence Bianco as L'Aumonier in "Dialogues des Carmélites" at the East 13th Street Theatre.   Photo by Angel Roy

 

  Zachary Woolfe of the New York Times writes of
  " Dialogues des Carmélites":
   "directed with eloquent simplicity by Victoria
    Crutchfield.   . . .Christopher Fecteau, the company’s
    artistic director, conducted a finely paced
    performance"

  NY Post Review of "Dialogues des Carmélites"
  " a taut production of Dialogues of the Carmelites by
   dell’Arte Opera Ensemble offers a reason to brave a
   steamy August weekend in Manhattan....this  
   “Carmelites” is one a professional company might
   present with pride."

 

  David Katz,
  Chief Judge of "The American Prize":

  "A good Ariadne, surprisingly stylishly 
   played and sung. ..That dell'Arte succeeds as admirably as it has is clear
   indication that the company is fulfilling its mission to provide emerging artists
   with serious opportunities in imprtant repertoire.  Here is a company
   providing a valuable service to both artists and audience, and to be
   sincerely commended."

Of "Ariadne auf Naxos" in 2011, Mike Silverman of the Associated Press, writes:
"scrappy companies like dell'Arte...offer a valuable opportunity for young performers.  On Friday night, a talented cast working on a nearly bare stage...made "Ariadne" come to life more buoyantly than it sometimes does in major houses with lavish sets."

BLOGS

"Superconductor" by Paul Pelkonen: Carmen, August 2012

"Superconductor" by Paul Pelkonen:  Dialogues des Carmélites, August 2012
"Mr. Fecteau is to be commended for his conducting, which intensified Poulenc's
musical message despite the smaller orchestra."

"Operavore" by Fred Plotkin for WQXR

"Verbiage Overflow" by David Branner: Dialogues des Carmélites, August 2012

"Voce di Meche" by Meche Kroop on Carmen, August 2012

aUDIENCE:

8/27/2012
"We saw "Dialogues des Carmélites" yesterday - what an amazing performance
- we were hoarse (and teary eyed) from cheering at the end!"  Bonnie Edwards

8/31/2012
"Congratulations!  I love hearing of your great successes. This is the kind of training and performing experience every singer who is truly interested in having a singing career needs and deserves.
It is one of the real "missing links" in our industry.  My hat is off to you all."   Carol Kirkpatrick

Announcements
October, 2012
dell'Arte's "Ariadne," as well as Maestro Fecteau himself, are both WINNERS of the American Prize!

reviews of 2011 standard repertoire project:

Opera Today Review of 2011 Standard Repertoire Project
"Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble provides an invaluable experience not only for its singers, but to its audiences as well."
http://www.operatoday.com/content/2011/08/ariadne_auf_nax.php

Associated Press Review of 2011 Standard Repertoire Project
"an impressive display of what can be accomplished on a tiny budget."

Opera Insider Blog Review of 2011 Standard Repertoire Project
(Scroll down to the August 22, 2011 entry)
http://theoperainsider.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-09-01T16:10:00-04:00&max-results=8

Superconductor Blog Review of 2011 Standard Repertoire Project
http://super-conductor.blogspot.com/2011/08/opera-review-ariadne-on-13th-st.html

Read what Classical Singer has to say about the SRP
http://www.dellarteopera.org/userfiles/csarticle.pdf

REVIEWS of KÖNIGSKINDER, 2010:

Associated Press Review of Koenigskinder
Rare Humperdinck Opera a Treat
  "...conductor Chris Fecteau was able to create some
magical sounds. ..  Much credit is due to dell'Arte for
now bringing this neglected work back to New York."

Superconductor Blog Review of Koenigskinder
"The innovative orchestration supported
a strong, young cast."  Paul Pelkonnen
http://super-conductor.blogspot.com/2010/12/opera-review-dellarte-delights-with.html

"Opera-L" Blog
"a great holiday gift from dell’Arte to New York City." 

More about Koenigskinder  here