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A Night To Remember, Turandot with LA Opera
June 4th, 2024
“Her extraordinary talent made it evident that we were witnessing a historic moment in opera, one destined to be remembered as legendary.” Indulge Magazine – G. Dhalla
Angela Meade’s inaugural assumption of Puccini’s iconic Turandot was a triumphant role debut at the Los Angeles Opera. Known for her extraordinary vocal prowess and dramatic intensity, Meade’s performance captivated audiences and critics alike, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career. Her portrayal of the icy princess showcased her remarkable range and emotional depth, bringing Puccini’s masterpiece to life with unparalleled artistry. The production by famous artist David Hockney received standing ovations and rave reviews, solidifying Meade’s status as one of the leading sopranos of her generation with many claiming it was “a night to remember,” a “historic moment,” and something “legandary.”
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Angela Meade Triumphs as Norma at Metropolitan Opera
March 23rd, 2023
Angela Meade in the title role of Bellini’s “Norma.”
Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera
“Angela Meade, reportedly flown in at the very last minute to take on the role of Norma, absolutely triumphed, pulling out all the stops to deliver a commanding performance that should, indeed, go down in history.” Parterre – Callum John Blackmore
On very short notice, Angela stepped into the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Bellini’s Norma and delivered an exhilarating performance in a role that she last performed at the Met in 2017.
Anna Bolena, trionfo per Angela Meade
March 1st, 2022
Genova, Italy saw Angela assay the titular role of Anna Bolena at the Teatro Carlo Felice which hadn’t been performed at the theater since 1851 until February of 2022. With circumstances related to the pandemic, Angela graciously stepped in and sang three back-to-back performances over the course of the opening weekend and then replicated the same performance schedule the following weekend for a total of 6 performances over the two weekends. The run was a resounding success where La Repubblica said “Angela Meade got a well-deserved personal success, great Bolena for temperament, voice, confidence in phrasing, intonation: the final scene was extraordinary.” And Rai News stated that Angela was “Grandissima” and “Straordinario” in her performances.
A SOPRANO COMES HOME
February 8th, 2019
Ms. Meade was finally able to return to her home state and to Seattle Opera to make her debut with the company in Verdi’s Il Trovatore and what a debut it was!
When I saw Meade in the summer of 2012 at the Astoria Music Festival singing excerpts from Vincenzo Bellini’s Norma, she was plenty good. She’d received praise from such heavyweight New York critics as Alex Ross and Anthony Tommasini. Her robust, flexible voice was primed to take her places, especially when Verdi was required.
As in Norma, Il Trovatore’s Leonora’s vocal range and dynamics demand that she sing all-stops-out and in a whisper — that Verdi range! Her role requires long, lush lines and athletic coloratura runs. She swoons, she longs for and mourns her lover, she escapes to become a nun, she embraces a secret about loving the troubadour, she holds her ground against the aggressive courting Count di Luna, who is actually the count’s brother (though neither knows this till the end) —and she must die, of course.
Meade proved herself deserving of the non-stop applause and blast of bravas. After her Act 1 double aria, the audience clapped for 15 seconds, but after “D’Amor sull’ ali rosee” in the final part, she received 42 seconds of applause. She stood frozen during the adoration while conductor Carlo Montanaro waited patiently to start up the orchestra again. She couldn’t miss, and neither does this production.”
Oregon Arts Watch
“The top performance, by a long shot, was that of soprano Angela Meade. The sheer beauty of her singing had me in tears more than once. Her tone was gorgeous from top to bottom of her considerable range. Her trill shimmered, and her soft high notes floated above the orchestra to perfection.“
Seattle Gay News
“Centralia’s own Angela Meade worked vocal magic at times that brought tears to my eyes. When she tossed in incredibly beautiful high notes that floated over the orchestra on wings of pure delight, and her trills and other coloratura skills seemed effortless. Most impressive of all, those two ascending lines she sings as she is dying were spun out with a languid ease, ever so slow, growing ever more soft as she approached that last high note in pure pianissimo, all while lying horizontal in Manrico’s arms. Utter magic! Very few sopranos can do this.”
Seattle Gay News