ANGELIKI THEOHARIS

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REVIEW OF OPERA MANHATTAN'S HANSEL AND GRETEL

OPERA MANHATTAN'S HANSEL AND GRETEL WINS AWARD!

“But none can match the sheer vocal prowess of Theoharis, whose voice can only be compared to a racing waterfall: at once stunning and incredibly, frighteningly powerful. And yet, her magnetic presence leant itself to many laughs, as well. From the moment her bright-clad form came onstage, all eyes were glued and lips helplessly caught in ongoing laughter. Though perhaps hesitant to the witch’s evil ways, few were immune to her colorful hodgepodge of wicked festivity.... “It is incredibly unfortunate that this wonderful performance should end, however, if only for the ... raw power of Theoharis”. Olga Privman, The Review Fix (NYC)

“Mezzo Angeliki Theoharis boasts distinctive timbre, steadiness of tone, and considerable power”. Richard Dyer, The Boston Globe

“As Azucena, the gifted mezzo, Angeliki Theoharis, ground out her hair-raising chest notes and nailed her top ones with courage and thrilling beauty”. Susan Larson, The Boston Globe

“There was plenty of terrific singing to be heard, especially from… mezzo, Angeliki Theoharis”…“As Santuzza, the heroine of Cavalleria, Theoharis displayed a voice like a canon, capable of launching one big, solid note after another, and created a largely sympathetic character”.

T.J. Medreck, The Boston Herald

“Mezzo Angeliki Theoharis showed her dark, husky tone to great effect in “Condotta ell ’era in ceppi from Il Trovatore … And the lovely quartet from“Don Carlo,” “… had …Charles Robert Stephens joining Porackova, Theoharis and Cordes in a dream-team of singers”. Keith Powers, The Boston Herald

“Angeliki Theoharis is definitely a very talented singer with a phenomenal voice which she works at diligently. I admire her perseverance and intelligence. I am hoping she will audition for New York City Opera or the Metropolitan Opera sometime soon. She deserves this recognition”.

Lili Chookasian, world-renowned contralto

“…lovely and most affecting….” T.J. Medreck, The Boston Herald

“…sang with untiring stamina….” Ellen Pfeiffer, The Boston Globe

“… a fabulous singer…” Charlie Breitose, The MetroWest Daily News

“ …and …Theoharis, mezzo soprano took the solos …handled their parts with confidence and sang with a well supported tone. Miss Theoharis has a powerful upper register….”

William A. MacPherson, The Worcester Telegram

“…Theoharis and …are charmers. They manage the tongue-twisting lyrics with aplomb and sing solos, duets and quartets with grace…Ms. Theoharis stars as a soloist….”

Marilyn W. Spear, The Worcester Telegram

“ a well rounded, introspective interpretation …with Angeliki Theoharis singing an aria from Saint Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio”. Hellenic News of America

"Angeliki Theoharis, whom I adored as Dame Quickly, in Longwood Opera’s production of Falstaff was a confident and plummy Blanche". Nancy Berstein, The Trumpet Bray

“Mass Theatrica’s Angeliki Theoharis gave splendid voice to the meddlesome Dame Carruthers… She has a rich sound in her low voice, featured in the stirring “When our gallant Norman foes”, but in its few high notes, we heard how her voice soars just beyond the range of this contralto role. “Rapture, rapture”, with Sergeant Meryll, was tossed off with ease, despite the comic number’s constant transitions from chest to head voice”. Laura Schall Gouillart, The Trumpet Bray

“Angeliki Theoharis gave us a strong-voiced, Dragon- Lady of a Katisha, but she showed us the woman’s emotions in the Act I finale as well as in ‘Alone, and yet alive!’. As soon as Ko-Ko showed some of his passion when he went to woo her, we saw how Katisha could be melted into a kittenish flirt…who was still just a ‘teeny bit bloodthirsty’.”

Stephanie Mann, The Trumpet Bray

“a richly-cast performance… Angeliki Theoharis as the Fairy Queen… known and loved by NEGASSers” Marion Leeds Carroll, The Trumpet Bray

“Theoharis is the perfect Aldonza. Her voice is great, her acting without flaws…Theoharis gets a chance to display her singing talent” Marilyn W. Spear, The Worcester Telegram

“Standout performance rites have to go to Theoharis in the role of Aldonza. Theoharis delivers a powerful and thoroughly convincing portrayal…Theoharis runs an emotional gamut in the role and lets the audience know exactly where she’s at with a range of vocal expression that is far and away the best in the cast…unmistakable appeal” Doug Desjardins, Fitchburg Sentinel- Enterprise

“This talented actress also has quite a powerful voice with a wide range. She is perhaps the most constant character, jovial and fun-loving, but always realistic… Theoharis truly cares about the character she is playing, and is genuine in her two duets…Her most moving song…She breaks down in tears at the end… and it is highly unlikely that all eyes are dry in the audience at this point. Mary Anne Been, Daily Item

“a rousing solo: Theoharis with “Another Op’ning, Another Show”

Marilyn W. Spear, The Worcester Telegram

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