What People Are Saying

Gramophone: “There were moments where singers took safe risks, and reached for the edges of their dramatic potential, particularly in the case of O’Rourke and Hart, who both filled in the edges of nuanced, fallible characters with vocal dedication…” (Ariodante ‘23)

Planet Hugill: “Erin O'Rourke made a lively, vibrant Dalinda yet one that was a lot more than a simple soubrette, combining the character's love of life with an intense, ultimately tragic devotion to Polinesso, and making her Act Three redemption believable. O'Rourke made a lovely foil for Orif's Ginevra in their scenes together.” (Ariodante ‘23)

Schmopera: Every member of the Donati family deserves mention here… Soprano Erin O’Rourke does excelllent double duty first as the Prima Sorella in Suor Angelica then as Nella in the second half of the program. Ms. Lewis, Ms. O’Rourke and soprano Georgiana Adams blend beautifully and seductively in their trio as they put Gianni Schicchi to bed. (Gianni Schicchi ‘23)