Sophie in Werther – 2014

Sophie in Werther – 2014

“Soprano Daniela Leska impressed as Sophie with her unforced tone and vibrant personality.” 1

“Daniela Leska was a most attractive Sophie (providing a perfect foil for mezzo-soprano Plummer), with her clear, vibrant voice and vivacious personality. Her translation into a sweet, heady, slightly vain modern teenager worked convincingly.” 2

“Daniela Leska is full of vitality and bright voiced as Sophie” 3

“Soprano Daniela Leska delights in the role of Charlotte’s younger sister; giving a fresh, entirely natural and engaging performance.” 4

CAST:

  • Charlotte: Margaret Plummer
  • Werther: Shanul Sharma
  • Sophie: Daniela Leska
  • Albert: Bruce Raggat
  • Balliol: James Payne
  • Johan: Daniel Sinfeld
  • Schmidt: Bernard Leon

CREATIVES:

  • Company: The Lyric Opera of Melbourne
  • Director: Suzanne Chaundy
  • Conductor: Pat Miller
  • Set and Costume Designer: Christina Logan Bell
  • Lighting Designer: Lucy Birkenshaw
  • Producer: Hilary Pilcher
  • Stage Manager: Hayley Fox
  • Media design: CAST

PRESS – October, 2014

  • 1 http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/werther         
  • 2 http://classicmelbourne.com.au/reviews/lyric-opera-werther/         
  • 3 http://aussietheatre.com.au/reviews/melbourne-lyric-opera-werther#.VM7YSc_9kdk         
  • 4 http://simonparrismaninchair.com/2014/10/19/lyric-opera-of-melbourne-werther-review/

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