RICH, POTENT, AND EXCITING: GREENSBORO OPERA’S DON GIOVANNI
Posted by Timothy Lindeman, CVNC | Oct 31, 2024
For this rendition from Greensboro Opera, Baritone Sidney Outlaw magnificently sang the role of Don G. His rich voice was fit for the splendid acoustics in Odell Auditorium. His acting and singing demeanor changed as the role demanded: when he is “forced” to duel with the Commendatore, he was appropriately dark and foreboding. When he was seducing the women, he was suave and silvery. Branch Fields, bass, sang the role of Leporello, transforming his voice from submissive servant when he is with Don G, to a robust complainer when he is not, as well as a smooth seducer when wooing Elvira at the request of the Don.
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