Ellen Rabiner

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CARMEN with James Higginbotham as Don Jose

Azucena in Il Trovatore
 
 
" 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)

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" 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

 
 
Kontchakovna in Prince Igor

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with Andrei Dounaev at L'Opera du Rhin.

"Kraft und sinnliche Verfügungskraft kennzeichnen Ellen Rabiners Alt."
 
           Badische Zeitung
 
"Ellen Rabiner allie la vaillance et le charme."
 
            L'Alsace
 
           "Ellen Rabiner's dark, interestingly textured mezzo-soprano brought an exotic touch to Kontchakovna's music."
 
           The New York Times  
            
 "La Konchakovna d'Ellen Rabiner développe un beau grave"
 
            Les Dernieres Nouvelles d'Alsace
 
" Ellen Rabiner tient bien sa role de Kontchakovna, sa voix est grave et légèr."
 
           Reflets DNA
 
 
 
           
 
 
 
 

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with Scott Flaherty as Don Jose

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

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