The Flash List: 'Like a praiseworthy evangelist, Latonia Moore will surely convert a new generation of opera lovers to the classic art form.'

Latonia Moore as Aida; photos by Karen Almond, The Dallas Opera

John Malveaux of www.MusicUNTOLD.com writes:

Soprano Latonia Moore currently performing the title role in AIDA with Dallas Opera continues to mesmerize audiences. http://blog.dallasopera.org/2012/10/27/aida-the-first-wave/, http://blog.dallasopera.org/2012/10/31/fashionista-heaven-and-moore/, and http://blog.dallasopera.org/2012/10/31/second-wave-for-aida/

John Malveaux
www.musicuntold.com

Opera Review / Event Recap: Aida at The Dallas Opera "First Night"

© The Flash List | October 27, 2012

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In what has turned out to be quite a coup for The Dallas Opera, Artistic Director Jonathan Pell, who has been a staunch supporter of Latonia Moore’s talent for quite some time, cast her for this lead role over three years ago.  She was the winner of the Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition and the 2005 Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year Award for her TDO debut in Carmen.  Then unexpectedly last March, Moore made a triumphant debut at The Metropolitan Opera when she replaced an ailing colleague as Aida with only a day and a half notice and no stage rehearsal.  Moore’s performance, which was broadcast on live radio worldwide, was met with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm at the time, and it seems that the fervor has in no way diminished as indicated by the exuberant appreciation and standing ovation she received on this evening.  Her solo "Return a conqueror" in Act I had the audience mesmerized, absolutely captivated by her uniquely beautiful voice.  Like a praiseworthy evangelist, Latonia Moore will surely convert a new generation of opera lovers to the classic art form.