Ariana Chris, continued

Press Quotations

"…there were a few good young voices to be heard under the baton of Orford artistic director Agnes Grossmann. Ariana Chris applied a light but handsome mezzo voice and firm technique to the title role."

- Angiolina in Rossini's La Cenerentola
Arthur Kaptainis, Montreal Gazette

"Carmen was performed by Ariana Chris who had one of those fabulous young voices I mentioned. Her voice flowed and her words were clear."

- Carmen in Bizet's Carmen
Alwyn Horscroft, The Port Hope Evening Guide

"As Carmen, Ariana Chris was flirtatious, more seductive than sensual, tough and vibrant voiced, moving with feline grace."

- Carmen in Bizet's Carmen
Joanna Manning, The Tribune (Welland)

"Mezzo-soprano Ariana Chris (Zulma) …provided further evidence that this is a good year for the program. [Atelier Lyrique]"

- Zulma in Rossini's Italiana in Algeri
Arthur Kaptainis, The Gazette (Montréal)

"The most impressive singing took place in the ensembles, though such soloists as Ariana Chris as Boulotte, the spunky wife number six…. [who] turned in spirited vocal performances.

- Boulotte in Offenbach's Barbe Bleue
William Littler, The Toronto Star

"…Ariana Chris saucily cut a rug…as the Teacup…in Ravel's L'Enfant et les Sortilèges."

William Littler, The Toronto Star

"Ms. Chris [also] seems to be on the right track"

Cherubino in Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro
Catherine Despont, National Post

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