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Anna Kennedy, Maria Stuarda "Left alone for the duration of its second half, Ms. Jarman’s efforts gradually faded towards the chorus, and were further called out by the infrequent utterances from the red blooded Italianate voice of her confidant Anna, sung here by a baby spinto Alexandra Loutsion." "Finally, the already mentioned Alexandra Loutsion (who sang the tiny part of Anna) possessed a full figured Mediterranean sound we hope to hear again in the near future, and in more extensive assumptions."
"a third fine soprano we hope to hear again soon, Alexandra Loutsion, as Mary's lady-in-waiting." "It was truly a wonderful night even down to the tiny role performed by Ms. Loutsion who we need to keep our eyes on."
Mother/Witch, Hänsel und Gretel "In another effective transformation, Loutsion reappeared in the third act as the child-eating witch who inhabits the gingerbread house in the forest. She played up the comedy of her role with wonderful character and without succumbing to the all too common pitfall of overdoing it at the expense of the drama. The Witch is a complex character, as she must bring a lighthearted resolve to a role that ultimately portrays a vicious predator—one that in many versions of the story also represents the children's hostile feelings toward their mother's scolding. She did so beautifully." Preview with Mark Kanny of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review (read the full article...)
Annina, La Traviata "Liam Moran and Alexandra Loutsion were strong points as Doctor Grenville and Annina." - Pittsburgh Tribune Review (read the full article...) "The third act finds Violetta on her death bed, accompanied by her maid, Annina, who was very well portrayed by Resident Artist Alexandra Loutsion and complemented Samuil's often statuesque acting with a warm compassion and sense of duty. Returning to the set of Violetta's home from the opening act, contrasting dramatic lighting created an almost mystical atmosphere to compliment Violetta's religious epiphanies and the distant sounds of the Mardi Gras celebration from the streets of Paris outside. Pittsburgh Opera alumnus Liam Moran provided an effective Doctor Grenvil as he tragically reveals that Violetta has but hours to live. Loutsion's simple reaction to this news yanked at my heart as she initiated drawing the thread of tragedy through the scene as observed by Violetta's inner circle. By the end, Loutsion, Powell, Varano and Samuil had me wrapped up as Alfredo tries to reconcile with his father and Violetta finally throws herself onto the bed, dying in a fit of ecstasy as she daydreams aloud of the life she and Alfredo might have had."
Soloist, Erie Phil Unplugged
Armida, Rinaldo "Alexandra Loutsion, a powerful and projecting Armida..." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (read the full article...) Preview with Mark Kanny of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review (read the full article...)
Berta, The Barber of Seville
Rising Stars Concert
Third Witch, The Mortal Thoughts of Lady Macbeth
Isabella, Das Liebesverbot "The depth of talent in the cast was astonishing. Alexandra Loutsion is a dramatic coloratura to watch: Her portrayal of Isabella demonstrated this soprano's voice has the stamina, beauty and size for a main stage career." - Culture Spot LA (read the full article...) "Alexandra Loutsion brought conviction to the pivotal role of Isabella...[with] rich, near-spinto soprano..." - LA Opus (read the full article...) "Soprano Alexandra Loutsion sang the heroine Isabella...her voice was large enough to be heard easily over the orchestra and provided more than a few moments of great singing." - Out West Arts (read the full article...) "Isabella, played by Alexandra Loutsion...soars above the rest with a graceful, flawlessly powerful voice that fully embodies the balance between love and decadence. The complexity of Loutsion's singing sets a standard for the entire opera. She is able to sing with passionate pleading of a nun and still hint at the purity that guides her. Her presence commands respect, and her talent warrants it...Loutsion deserves the praise befitting a prima donna." "A standout among those mature voices was the dramatic coloratura of Alexandra Loutsion, singing Isabella, the object of Friedrich's lust. An angry postulant, she is bent on saving her rakish and rather cowardly brother (condemned to death for impregnating his finace) without sacrificing her own virtue." - USC Trojan Family Magazine (read the full article...)
The Second Woman, The Dido Project "Alexandra Loutsion was winning as the Second Woman, a more important role than its generic name makes it sound; she did a beautiful job with the lovely aria 'Oft she visits this lone mountain'." - Blog Critics Magazine (read the full article...)
Brush Up Your Shakespeare Opera Buffs
Anna Glawari, The Merry Widow
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