Hoffmann has to have a full rich voice with good flexibility. And what is difficult about the role is that stamina is required. Often tenors can not sustain that hard full range of singing, ... but Stephen (Mark Brown) is excellent. We have a very even cast here. There are no weak singers. |
She's definitely a favorite in our community. |
The (women's) roles are for a mezzo-soprano, a lyric soprano and a coloratura soprano ... and she is extremely talented with a beautiful sound and flexibility. |