Edmonton Journal: 'I felt the real star, though, was Donnie Ray Albert as Amonasro, Aida’s father.'

John Malveaux of www.MusicUNTOLD.com writes:

Baritone Donnie Ray Albert and Soprano Angela Brown as Amonasro and Aida with Edmonton Opera on Oct 19, 21, 23, and 25

Edmonton Journal
Review by Mark Morris

I felt the real star, though, was Donnie Ray Albert as Amonasro, Aida’s father. He brought to the role not only his powerful baritone, but a tangible expression of emotion through the voice –— genuine singing-acting — and it was noticeable that Angela Brown was at her most effective when playing against this deeply-felt portrayal.