Photo by Kathy Wittman, Ball Square Films
If you’re looking for a little bit of passion, an enchanting world of gods and goddesses, and a whole lot of glorious melodies this weekend, don’t miss your last two chances to enjoy the final production of our 2010-2011 season, a lush Baroque double-bill of John Blow’s Venus & Adonis and Henry Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas. (More info and tickets are available on our website.)
Below is a round-up of links to reviews of the show. We’ve gotten rave reviews from audiences and critics alike! If you were in our audience, leave us a comment and let us know your thoughts, too!
“Florentine’s Baroque double-bill is pitch perfect!”
-Tom Strini, ThirdCoast Digest
“Both operas mixed bits of theatrical humor into the storytelling, setting the action on a lavish, creatively done set and dressing them, largely, in striking period costumes.”
-Elaine Schmidt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“The Florentine Opera’s bold move into the 17th century pays lots of dividends. Working with two operas that are closely related thematically and historically, William Florescu and the company have crafted a charming evening.”
-Paul Kosidowski, Inside Milwaukee/Culture Club
“Effectively closes the Florentine Opera’s 77th season on a graceful note.”
-Lawrence Johnson, The Classical Review (Chicago)
“Milwaukee’s Florentine Opera consistently provides the most interesting programming of any opera company in the Midwest.”
-William Weinke, Channel 3000, (Madison)
