by dorcasgiles | Feb 22, 2013 | Blog, Quick Thoughts, Reviews
We had our first performance of Die Fledermaus, Act II: A Night at the Ball here at WMU last night. This morning we received an email from our Opera Director, Susan B. Anthony, with a review written by Joseph G. Reish, Dean of Libraries at WMU. I just had to share it...
by dorcasgiles | Dec 3, 2012 | Reviews
“BachFest Christmas Concert, a holiday tradition in Kalamazoo, plays to sold-out Stetson Chapel crowd” – Kalamazoo Gazette “There was a different look to the group of soloists employed in this year’s concert. They were generally younger...
by dorcasgiles | Nov 4, 2012 | Performances, Reviews
Dorcas Giles sang in the Opera Grand Rapids chorus for their 2012 season debut of Samson and Delilah. “Camille Saint-Saens’ wild bacchanal in the Temple of Dagon, just before the mighty Samson brings the temple down, does for the ear what Cecil B. DeMille does...
by dorcasgiles | Mar 24, 2012 | Reviews
“Leading lady Jago’s quiet confidence carries her part as she plays the heroine with a sincerity that gives life and dimples that lend charm to the future first lady. “Together then, they make a satisfying couple with able voices and a strong...
