WERTHER - MASSENET - PARIS
A last number of REVIEWS about the last performances of WERTHER at the Opera BASTILLE!
> Performance dated 22/01/14 - La lettre du musicien :"Great success for this remake of the WERTHER production signed Benoît Jacquot. Roberto is back here in one of his greatest role. How could anyone resist such a genuine commitment from our home-grown tenor, his radiant and sparkling singing, and his matchless diction?
> Performance dated 25/01/14 - Parisbroadway.com : "As regards Alagna, surprise: his performance, perfectly mastered, allows him to defend with flying colours his title of "current greatest romantic French tenor". The beauty of singing lines is a treat ; phrasing is top clean ; the ascent in top notes, even if it requests some observable efforts, just passes smoothly through. Only long notes are a bit difficult. Above all, Alagna demonstrates an absolutely stunning diction, every syllable of each word offering a total clarity".
> Performance dated 09/02/14 - Belcanto.ru (Russia) - Вертер» Массне в Опере Бастилии : "The tenor's tone is bewitching ; the voice range is seamless ; the diction perfect. He can hold long notes without any tension. His voice, powerful and sweet, is enfolding us and high notes are performed without any tension. He is referred to as a natural talent and simultaneously a perfect stage player."