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Praise for Handel's Ariodante
There are so many reasons to see this production — for the work, the music, the performance, the dancing, the talented young singers ..." —James Camner
"Ariodante was absorbing, vital, communicative and succeeds on dramatic integrity." —David Patrick Stearns
"The performance flew by as the audience was entirely seduced by splendid singing, vivid acting, beautiful choreography and the visual delights of effective scenery, charming costumes and brilliant lighting effects. I search for some criticism with which to leven this pean and can find none." —Toby Grace
"With a lovely rich color to her voice, Ms. Ringle seemed perfectly at home in both the male costume and the extensive coloratura required by the role. The audience was particularly mesmerized by "Cieca note," her plaintive third act aria." —Nancy Plum
"Everything works. Everything goes together. Everything looks right, feels right, moves right. Sit back. Bask in this. Delight in this. Everything you see, hear, and feel is something beautiful." —Michael Redmond
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Did you know?
Handel cast a bass for the role of Polinesso in the 1736 revival of Ariodante. Handel often wrote music for, and used singers and players at hand. The inclusion of ballet and chorus in Ariodante was due to the fact that the new Covent Garden Theater had a dance corps and chorus at his disposal.
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Piano Competition Winners!
First place in the 2010 Princeton Festival Piano Competition is awarded to:
- Elementary Artists ages 6 to 9: Angeline Ma
- Intermediate Artsts 10 -12: Taylor Joines
- Junior Artsts 13 - 15: Elbert Gong
- Senior Artists 16 - 18: Jonathan Taratuta-Titus
- Open Class - under 25: Edward Leung
- Richard Tang Yuk Award: Elbert Gong
Violin Competition Winners!
First place in the 2010 Princeton Festival Violin Competition is awarded to:
- Junior Artists 12-15: Viola You
- Senior Artists 16-18: Seung Eun Lee
- Bach Class-Under 25: Kevin Chen
- Open Class -Under 25: Madeleine Manasse
