New Orleans Opera

A Masked Ball – “This was one of the strongest casts ever assembled by Robert Lyall, the Opera’s artistic director and chief conductor”

A Masked Ball – “Mezzo-soprano Jill Grove as the sorceress Ulrica was yet another big voice, with deep power below the staff, projecting a menacing woman, whom one could believe really communicates with the forces of darkness.”

Salome – “(McKinny) is a sensation…worth the price of admission.”

The review starts at 11:18 minutes into the show.

Madame Butterfly – “Bringing together the esteemed Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, impressive stage design, and immensely talented singers, the NOOA’s production of Madame Butterfly is an outstanding achievement.”

Salome – “In addition to Khudoley’s bravura performance, the most exciting voice of the night came from below. Well, a well to be precise. As Jokanaan, baritone Ryan McKinny was simply amazing.”

The Barber of Seville – “Friday’s performance delivered abundantly, reflecting the care and feeding of a cast expert at rendering the composer’s buffa style as something greater than a montage of slapstick-like sequences.”