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ELLEN RABINER

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Pasqualita Doctor Atomic The Netherlands Opera

The cast is uniformly excellent. In a co-production of the San Francisco Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera and Netherlands Opera, Gerald Finley heads the field with a passionately committed performance of Oppenheimer. But then the work of Eric Owens as General Groves is stunning, as is that of Ellen Rabiner as Pasqualita.

Classical Net

Als die Indianishes Dienstmadchen is die Altistin Ellen Rabiner ein Naturereignis.

Klassik.com

The Opus Arte DVD features Sellars’ original staging, nimbly conducted by Laurence Renes, played with feeling by the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and brilliantly sung by Finley, Owens, Fink, Glenn and–most impressively–Jennifer Rivera as Kitty and Ellen Rabiner as Pasqualita, who both become the true heart of the opera.

Flipside Reviews

Les voix sont cependant excellentes, avec le baryton Gerald Finley en Oppenheimer, la soprano Jessica Rivera en Kitty, le contralto Ellen Rabiner en servante indienne Pasqualita, la basse Eric Owens en General Groves, ou encore le tenor Thomas Glenn en Robert Wilson.

Luxumbourger Wort.

Kontchakovna Prince Igor L’Opera Nat’l du Rhin/ NY CityOpera

Kraft und sinnliche Verfügungskraft kennzeichnen Ellen Rabiners Alt.

Badische Zeitung

Ellen Rabiner allie la vaillance et le charme.

L’Alsace

Ellen Rabiner tient bien sa role de Kontchakovna, sa voix est grave et légèr.

Reflets DNA

Ellen Rabiner's dark, interestingly textured mezzo-soprano brought an exotic touch to Kontchakovna's music.

The New York Times

Azucena Il Trovatore New Jersey Opera

In recalling the highlights of an operatic performance, one tends to focus on the two romantic roles. But in this case we must center out enthusiasm on the performance of Rabiner as Azucena. Hers was a riveting interpretation.

Slight of stature but very large in vocal and acting talent, Rabiner brought Azucena to life vividly throughout the opera.

Friday's audience greeted Rabiner with a loud roar of approval, with many standees.

The Times (New Jersey)

Ellen Rabiner, possessing an ample contralto, revealed the depths of Azucena's vulnerability and despair, arousing intense empathy with her non-stereotypical portrayal.

American Record Guide

Gaea Daphne Santa Fe Opera

Ellen Rabiner, a mezzo soprano with a deep, rounded tone, had lovely moments as Gaea."

The New York Times

"Ellen Rabiner plumbed Gaea's dignified contralto depths with dark, lustrous tone."

The New Mexican

"Daphne makes it on strength of performances alone, including the unearthly contralto voice of Ellen Rabiner as Gaea."

Albuquerque Tribune

Die Kranke Moses und Aron Metropolitan Opera

Ellen Rabiner, superb in her dramatic focus and sinfully rich contralto, made the Sick Woman scene a dramatic high point."

www.parterrebox.com

"Ellen Rabiner was affecting as the Sick Woman".

The New York Sun

Sonyetka Lady Macbeth of Mtsenk Metropolitan Opera

"Ellen Rabiner sang Sonyetka with a dark and husky yet playfully seductive alto."

The New York Times

Suzuki Madama Butterfly New York City Opera

"Ellen Rabiner, in her New York City Opera debut, proved a fine singing actress, bringing a palpable empathy to the role of Suzuki."

New York Newsday

Carmen Granite State Opera

"Ellen Rabiner's startling mezzo brought an intense sensuality to the role of Carmen"

Manchester Press

Maddalena Rigoletto Granite State Opera

Ellen Rabiner as Maddalena (I love that Contralto voice) and John Weiss as Sparafucile gave strong, beliveable performances and provided just the right amount of dark and dangerous color called for in the final act."

Operaonline.us


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		ELLEN RABINER OPERA REVIEWS Pasqualita Doctor Atomic The Netherlands Opera The cast is uniformly excellent. In a co-production of the San Francisco Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera and Netherlands Opera, Gerald Finley heads the field with a passionately committed performance of Oppenheimer. But then the work of Eric Owens as General Groves is stunning, as is that of Ellen Rabiner as Pasqualita. Classical Net Als die Indianishes Dienstmadchen is die Altistin Ellen Rabiner ein Naturereignis. Klassik.com The Opus Arte DVD features Sellars’ original staging, nimbly conducted by Laurence Renes, played with feeling by the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and brilliantly sung by Finley, Owens, Fink, Glenn and–most impressively–Jennifer Rivera as Kitty and Ellen Rabiner as Pasqualita, who both become the true heart of the opera. Flipside Reviews Les voix sont cependant excellentes, avec le baryton Gerald Finley en Oppenheimer, la soprano Jessica Rivera en Kitty, le contralto Ellen Rabiner en servante indienne Pasqualita, la basse Eric Owens en General Groves, ou encore le tenor Thomas Glenn en Robert Wilson. Luxumbourger Wort. Kontchakovna Prince Igor L’Opera Nat’l du Rhin/ NY CityOpera Kraft und sinnliche Verfügungskraft kennzeichnen Ellen Rabiners Alt. Badische Zeitung Ellen Rabiner allie la vaillance et le charme. L’Alsace Ellen Rabiner tient bien sa role de Kontchakovna, sa voix est grave et légèr. Reflets DNA Ellen Rabiner's dark, interestingly textured mezzo-soprano brought an exotic touch to Kontchakovna's music. The New York Times Azucena Il Trovatore New Jersey Opera In recalling the highlights of an operatic performance, one tends to focus on the two romantic roles. But in this case we must center out enthusiasm on the performance of Rabiner as Azucena. Hers was a riveting interpretation. Slight of stature but very large in vocal and acting talent, Rabiner brought Azucena to life vividly throughout the opera. Friday's audience greeted Rabiner with a loud roar of approval, with many standees. The Times (New Jersey) Ellen Rabiner, possessing an ample contralto, revealed the depths of Azucena's vulnerability and despair, arousing intense empathy with her non-stereotypical portrayal. American Record Guide Gaea Daphne Santa Fe Opera Ellen Rabiner, a mezzo soprano with a deep, rounded tone, had lovely moments as Gaea." The New York Times "Ellen Rabiner plumbed Gaea's dignified contralto depths with dark, lustrous tone." The New Mexican "Daphne makes it on strength of performances alone, including the unearthly contralto voice of Ellen Rabiner as Gaea." Albuquerque Tribune Die Kranke Moses und Aron Metropolitan Opera Ellen Rabiner, superb in her dramatic focus and sinfully rich contralto, made the Sick Woman scene a dramatic high point." www.parterrebox.com "Ellen Rabiner was affecting as the Sick Woman". The New York Sun Sonyetka Lady Macbeth of Mtsenk Metropolitan Opera "Ellen Rabiner sang Sonyetka with a dark and husky yet playfully seductive alto." The New York Times Suzuki Madama Butterfly New York City Opera "Ellen Rabiner, in her New York City Opera debut, proved a fine singing actress, bringing a palpable empathy to the role of Suzuki." New York Newsday Carmen Granite State Opera "Ellen Rabiner's startling mezzo brought an intense sensuality to the role of Carmen" Manchester Press Maddalena Rigoletto Granite State Opera Ellen Rabiner as Maddalena (I love that Contralto voice) and John Weiss as Sparafucile gave strong, beliveable performances and provided just the right amount of dark and dangerous color called for in the final act." Operaonline.us



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