Nabucco, Arena di Verona, 2025

 

Maria José Siri’s portrayal of Abigaille stands out for its vocal solidity: her clear and even vocal instrument maintains consistency across all registers, navigating the musical lines with apparent effortlessness. She masterfully conveys the range of emotions inherent to a character considered not only one of the most challenging to sing but also among the most psychologically compelling created by Verdi’s inspired hand.

Connessi all'Opera

Abigaille is convincingly portrayed by Maria José Siri, who does not limit herself to highlighting only the most hysterical aspects of the character, but also brings forward her humanity, which becomes evident in the final act when she has already been poisoned. Her delivery of the line “Ma del popolo di Belo non fia spento lo splendor!” on the grand staircase leading to the hourglasses dominating the stage, is particularly impactful.
Il trillo parlante

In the formidable role of Abigaille, Maria José Siri proves herself to be imperial.
With vocal fullness, exemplary projection even in demanding acoustical settings, and a remarkable ability to embody every subtle shift in the heroine’s psychological arc, the soprano performs with commanding ease.
Forum Opera

Maria José Siri takes on the role of Abigaille, highlighting the character's wickedness with remarkable effectiveness while also revealing her emotional vulnerability through a consistently controlled and homogeneous vocal delivery. This is a performance of great calibre...
GBOpera