Carlotta in Die Schweigsame Frau with Bard Summerscape, July 2022

The Silent Woman (DIE SCHWEIGSAME FRAU) Composed by Richard Strauss Libretto by Stefan Zweig American Symphony Orchestra Bard Festival Chorale Conducted by Leon Botstein Directed and designed by Christian Räth Costumes designed by Mattie Ullrich Movement direction by David Neumann Lighting design by Rick Fisher Daniel Unger, Associate Set Designer CAST In order of vocal appearance Sir Morosus -Harold Wilson Housekeeper -Ariana Lucas The Barber -Edward Nelson Henry -David Portillo Aminta -Jana McIntyre Isotta -Anya Matanovič Carlotta -Chrystal E. Williams Morbio -Jorell Williams Vanuzzi -Matthew Anchel Farfallo -Federico De Michelis Parrot -Jacoby Pruitt Photo credit: Stephanie Berger

“There is exceptional work across the board by David Portillo (Henry) Edward Nelson (The Barber), Anya Matanovic, Jorell Willams (Morbio), Matthew Anchel (Vanuzzi), Federico De Michelis (Farfallo), and—in a truly scene-stealing performance—Chrystal E. Williams (Carlotta).”
David Fox, Parterre Box

“Ariana Lucas (Housekeeper), Chrystal E. Williams (Carlotta) and Anya Matanovic (Isotta) delve zestfully into their characters.”
Oussama Zahr, The Times

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