“Soprano Maggie Finnegan, as Virgina Poe, had the prettiest voice, and her rendition of Argento’s lyrical setting of Poe’s “Annabel Lee” was one of the production’s loveliest moments.
Photo Credit: Kathy Whitman
“Soprano Maggie Finnegan, as Virgina Poe, had the prettiest voice, and her rendition of Argento’s lyrical setting of Poe’s “Annabel Lee” was one of the production’s loveliest moments.
[Lloyd Schwartz, Musical America Worldwide]
“Maggie Finnegan’s finely tuned high soprano brought vocal balm to evoking Virginia.”
[Opera News]
“Maggie Finnegan [is] a sweet-toned Virginia”
[Clive Paget, Musical America]
“Maggie Finnegan’s pure-toned Virginia was likewise agreeable, soaring in her haunting Act 2 scenes.”
[Jonathan Blumhofer, Boston Classical Review]
“Maggie Finnegan sang with vigor and passion”
”The most poignant moment occurred in Act II, scene VII, when Finnegan sang a touching snippet of Poe’s poem “Annabel Lee,” accompanied only by a lone, droning bell. She delivered Poe’s wonderfully tone-pained lyrics... with crystalline precision and emotional depth. In the same scene, Tantsits and Meglioranza joined Finnegan. A ravishing trio ensued with a wellspring of emotion and fascinating dynamic contrast.”
[Jared Hackworth, The Boston Music Intelligencer
Virginia’s death scene with Felicia Gavilanes as Mrs. Clemm and Peter Tantsits as Edgar Allan Poe. Photo credit: Kathy Whitman.
