| Patricia Racette soprano |
| In SFO 2005-2006 Season Cio-Cio-San - Madama Butterfly |
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| Patricia Racette as Desdemona, Act IV |
| CD/ Listen Tracks Zemlinsky - Der Traumg�rge / Keubler, Racette, S. Anthony, Martinez, A. Schmidt, M. Volle, K�lner Philharmoniker, Conlon |
| This opera is a tour de force for a leading soprano and Patricia Racette had no trouble in filling the bill. Her portrayal of the psychologically repressed young wife who succumbs to temptation and is then overcome by her guilt was heart-rending. Her singing, sometimes soft and subtle and, at the more dramatic moments, strong and powerful, was always perfectly projected. Her acting seemed natural, too, making this a haunting interpretation.(Review-K�ta Kabanov�) |
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| "Soprano Patricia Racette offered the first [important role debut of the season] Friday with a dramatically dazzling portrayal of the 15-year-old geisha." |
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| "[Patricia Racette's] career has boomed and her artistry blossomed. Friday's performance was her first try at Cio-Cio-San as a major star in a major opera house." |
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| For sheer singing, one could hardly ask for a more thrilling performance. Racette commanded a powreful, nimble, accurate and richly colored instrument, with all the control in the world. Those who value vocal display had ample reason to cheer. (Source) |
| Patricia Racette's Tatiana was an innocent young girl who, became infatuated with the stylish gentleman who paid attention to her. On this evening her letter scene had few props, but she sang it with great emotional intensity and all the luscious colors we have come to cherish in her voice. |
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| Patricia Racette as Amelia and Marcus Haddock as Gabriele/ Photo: Scott Humbert/ Simon Boccanegra |
| �I am in an artistic profession, I am always falling in love or killing myself.� Opera Diva, Patricia Racette./ Interview |