Aida, Arena di Verona, 2024

 

"Maria José Siri, a true darling of the Arena stage, stands out in the musical performance. Once again, the soprano performs "her" beloved Ethiopian princess to the Veronese public: a role she has played in several productions over the last few years, and most recently in the "crystal made" Aida during the centenary season. The artist gives a well refined performance, with great poise, highlighting the beauty of her voice that stands out for its musicality and richness of harmonics. The round phrasing is delivered with a carefully measured accent. Therefore, the deepest and most intimate nature of the character, the inexorable victim of a fatal destiny, is what ultimately prevails."
OperaLibera

"Aida was the veteran and expert Maria José Siri, a great professional... she performed with precision and confidence..."
OperaTeatro

"...Siri has always been recognized as a solid singer, a certainty... In the Veronese show the soprano confirms it: she shows off a large and well-projected voice... her interpretation of “O cieli azzurri” is mature, with a rich variety of colours and elegant “filati”."
L’Ape musicale