Review: Regina Opera’s ‘Barber of Seville’
A large crowd enjoyed Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” in the expansive Our Lady of Perpetual Help school auditorium on Sunday.
Debut artist Augusta Caso was simply magnificent as Rosina, with incredible vocal decorations; her acting was so believable and she very much looked the part of a gorgeous ward of Dr. Bartolo, played by John Schenkel. Schenkel is Regina Opera’s ever-faithful bass and he delivered a truly memorable characterization.
David Williams, also in his debut as “Figaro,” the “Barber,” was still another high point in this stellar cast. His performance of rapid passages was like lightening. He, too, was a remarkable singing-actor, and the ensemble made this comedy come alive.