Virginia Poe in Dominick Argento + Charles Nolte’s opera The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe with Odyssey Opera and the subsequent recording with Boston Modern Opera Project.
“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.”
“Maggie Finnegan’s finely tuned high soprano brought vocal balm to evoking Virginia”
““Maggie Finnegan’s pure-toned Virginia was likewise agreeable, soaring in her haunting Act 2 scenes.””
““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.””
Production photos by Kathy Wittman / Ball Square Films
