I have been thoroughly enjoying my time here, as well as working with Vancouver Opera. I have to say the winter is most definitely more tolerable here. Ten Degrees and sunny in February works well for me!
As for the show, it has been so wonderful working with these world class colleagues and singing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The music is just so joyous, and so fun to sing!
There have been a few reviews out, and I wanted to share some of their comments with you!
"..The part of her savvy, cynical maid Adele gives Suzanne Rigden (another new face) a chance to play the perfect high-voice ingenue."David Gordon Duke from The Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Opera+review+Fledermaus+evokes+mystique+Vienna/10852858/story.html#ixzz3TRRCO6qC
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Opera+review+Fledermaus+evokes+mystique+Vienna/10852858/story.html#ixzz3TRRCO6qC
"My outstanding pick of the night has to be Suzanne Rigden’s Adele, who was not only a fine singer, but flirtatious and very funny with a great sense of comedic timing. She stole the stage." - Cathy Browne from Vancity Buzz
"Soprano Suzanne Rigden, in her VO debut as Adele, possesses a lithe and delicate coloratura, and an impish coquettishness."- Jessica Werb from The Georgia Straight
"Suzanne Rigden as Adele, captured everyone’s heart within the first few seconds; her operatic laughter, squeals, and giggles could be understood in any language. Her role did much to keep the laughs rolling throughout the evening." - Boating Vancouver
"Playing the part of Adele, her chambermaid, the Canadian soprano Suzanne Rigden received kudos from the audience for her effervescent approach and her strong and confident singing of the most striking coloratura parts." -Carlos Javier López from Opera World
Below is a picture of Act I taken by Tim Matheson:
