ANGEL IN THE PRESS

40 UNDER 40: A NEW GENERATION OF SUPERB OPERA SINGERS

Angel Azzarra, a soprano from Mississippi, was a standout as Donna Anna in Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble’s Don Giovanni in August. She has sung with quality and distinction in numerous venues. Read More ⇝

NATHAN FARRO (AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE) REVIEWS SHELTERING VOICES

“Soprano Angel Azzarra gave an impassioned performance that flowed so organically that it was as if each phrase was spontaneously created in that very moment. She and Boyd both related to me their intense emotional reactions to the text, and the musical connection they experienced in the finished piece.” Read More ⇝

NOW THIS: “IT’S GREAT TO BE TREATED LIKE A HUMAN AGAIN”

“Sheltering Voices” is a musical initiative to empower homeless women, educate the public on domestic abuse issues, and support local homeless shelters. We recruited a choir of these women to perform a special commission by Stephanie Ann Boyd, for chorus, orchestra, and guest Soprano Angel Azzarra. Find Out More ⇝

THE NEW YORK TIMES: THE BEST CLASSICAL MUSIC OF 2016

With this loving excavation of a largely forgotten 1921 one-act by Jacques Ibert in April, the Manhattan School of Music used its relative freedom from financial pressures to give students and audiences an entirely fresh experience. In this case, that provided what was likely the American premiere of a glowing mini-masterpiece, fitted with a talented cast and a lithe, delicate orchestral performance led by Pierre Vallet. Read More ⇝

OPERA LAFAYETTE’S FRENCH BAROQUE GEMS ENLIVEN SPRING ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE

[Angel Azzarra] revealed a richly insouciant command that delighted as Melpomène and Doris. Read More ⇝

OPERA LAFAYETTE UNEARTHS ANOTHER CHARMING FIND IN MOURET OPERA-BALLET

Angel Azzarra made an imposing Melpomene, her robust dramatic soprano suiting her costuming as an opera diva (costumes designed by Marie Anne Chiment). Listing off the works that gave tragedy the upper hand, all by Jean-Baptiste Lully, she hammed up the role appropriately with a powerful sound and much indignation. Read More ⇝

OPERA LAFAYETTE’S LES FÊTES DE THALIE: ENTERTAINMENTS WITHOUT SADNESS

Appearing first in a shimmering royal purple robe and commanding the stage briefly alone was soprano Angel Azzarra whose powerful, dramatic voice explained the seriousness of the situation. Read More ⇝