Ilana Walder-Biesanz

A great soprano in a part that calls upon all her acting and singing resources.

Delightful productions of Orfeo ed Euridice and Rossini’s La Cenerentola are staged on consecutive evenings.

Merola’s burgeoning young professionals give Mozart’s seldom-heard Il re pastore a worthwhile hearing.

There’s a reason Cimarosa’s biggest hit languishes in the opera hinterlands.

John Musto’s Bastianello and William Bolcom’s Lucrezia have fun with hoary comedic situations.

The Mozart of the Champs-Élysées proves a match for G&S in Pocket's witty, well-sung production.

The 12-year-old composer has created a fully realized and worthwhile opera.

Nine singers gave thrilling evidence that they’re ready for the big time.

Strong performances lift an often-charming opera from sinking in its own syrup.

William Christie pairs Purcell with the pastorale Actéon.