Adina at Opéra National de Paris

“Adina, the beautiful and rich farmer, played by Sydney Mancasola is as sparkling as you want, mischievous and lively. She is a feast for the ears and eyes at all times. The soprano twirls like an elf, full of charm and mischief and performs vocal wonders in the belcanto register.”

JEAN-CHRISTOPHE MARY, TOUTELACULTURE.COM

“The soprano Sydney Mancasola with a sumptuous and light voice, combines the security and the homogeneity of her remarkable singing with a game of great finesse. Perfectly believable in the role of Adina to whom she gives an intensity, a rare sensitivity.”

DENIS SANGLARD, UNFAUTEUILPOURLORCHESTRA.COM

“The two lovers, played by two American singers, dominate the cast. Sydney Mancasola is a full-bodied and determined Adina with disarming highs of ease. The open vowels bring intelligibility to her Italian, as do the well-timed midrange and the refined phrasing. Flirtatious without being cutesy, she also knows how to touch without ever going overboard. The two compatriots, in addition to the scenic ease, the naturalness of the program, share an impeccable projection and youthful timbres with clear and warm palettes which create a very nice balance in their duets.”

TANIA BRACQ, FORUMOPERA.COM