reviews

CINDERELLA, a family-friendly opera is one prince/princess of a show

by Peter Hall

November 2, 2019

“The two standouts, as one would hope, aided and abetted by Rossini’s masterful music, were the two leads, Prince Ramiro (Lorenzo Shawn Parnell, the only tenor on stage) and Cinderella (Mariami Bekauri) with an equally powerful and very listenable voice.”

“But there was also nuanced acting which is often not the case in opera and that’s where you need a Stage Director of Loughlin’s skill and experience. That direction wasn’t wasted on either Bekauri who is on stage a lot, nor on baritone David Waterland…”

REVIEW: “The Marriage of Figaro” at the Smith Opera House

by Elena Ciletti

July 24, 2019

“As [Antonio’s] daughter Barbarina, Geneva’s own Mariami Bekauri, mezzo-soprano, is ardent and appealing.”

WNY Chamber Orchestra Concert Provides Wonderful Assortment

by Todd Pullan

December 16, 2016

“The warm and stylistic vocal tones by mezzo-soprano Bekauri were evident in the selection, “The Christmas Song.” Her dark features and pleasant smile were a significant asset to her velvet and satin Crimson gown and humble presentation.”

“The vocal calisthenics of the three soloists were beautifully executed in “O Come Emmanuel.” Their harmonics in the refrain “Rejoice,” filled the center with resonant tones that elicited bravos and vigorous clapping from the audience in recognition.”

“Bekauri added a nice mezzo bottom to the harmonic chord of this trio.”

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