"the production was brimming with excellent performances . . . Seasoned veteran bass-baritone Matthew Burns brought comedic and vocal...

"Ricardo Lugo’s huge bass perfectly fits Timur, the blind, banished king of Tartary and Calaf’s long-lost father." -The Virginian-Pilot ...

"Baritone Daniel Belcher gave radiant voice to the hardy Father Palmer, ardently dedicated to his men if not to war. . . Lugo’s...

"In the large cast of supporting roles, bass Ricardo Lugo and bass-baritone Carsten Wittmoser stood out for their mellifluous tone and...

"Bass Ricardo Lugo (above), as the opposing general, made a vibrant impression with his imposing voice and intrinsic sense of the drama....

“The supporting characters were reasonably strong, with Tony Stevenson showing a firm tenor as Goro and RICARDO LUGO looming imperiously...

“Katherine Whyte was both girlish and dignified as the Countess, informing every phrase with emotional intent. The runs to high C in...