Suor Angelica, Naples, May/June 2016
“And it is a triumph for Siri.
Ensemble opera in the first part and later private drama, Suor Angelica benefited from a meticulous musical support, that leaves Maria José Siri, protagonist of the onerous role of the nun/mother (Madama Butterfly's twin) wide margins of expressive singability, of which she made the most thanks to a wide vocal range and an original timbre.”
Stefano Valanzuolo, Il Mattino
“But the absolute protagonist of the evening was Maria José Siri, an Uruguayan soprano with the fiery temperament of a purebred filly. Suor Angelica is an insurmountably difficult role which often encourages the soprano to go over the top, and if nature has given Siri a timbre gifted with an extraordinary size and color as well as an impressive vocal power, it is her interpretative intelligence and sensitivity that deploy such means to give birth to a coherent, nuanced and utterly believable character portrayal.”
Sandro Compagnone, La Repubblica (Napoli)
“ - and soprano Maria José Siri her her Neapolitan debut, with a very beautiful, powerful voice, displayed with great and noble expressivity.”
Massimo Lo Iacono, La Stampa (Roma)
“Maria José Siri ’s portrayal of Angelica was charismatic and uninhibited. Her voice was striking and beautifully phrased with a smooth, melting tone.”
Lorenzo Fiorito, Bachtrack
“Sonorous voice, warm timbre, Maria José Siri was a protagonist of great personality, a Suor Angelica almost angry in her unshakeable thirst for justice. Even “Senza mamma”, rewarded with an ovation by the Neapolitan audience, felt like a denunciation cry against an injustice that leaves little room for tears.”
Bruno Tredicine, Opera Click
“Siri whispers, palpitates, suffers with the stage presence of a great actress.”
Maurizio Piscitelli, Ilmondodisuk
“ Suor Angelica an excellent Maria José Siri.”
Enrico Fiore, Controscena
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