Sinaida · Rossini: Moïse et Pharaon

“The revelation of the premiere was Magdaléna Rovenská, a student at the University of Ostrava’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, as Pharaoh’s wife Sinaida. Her soprano is full-bodied, firmly supported and precisely focused in intonation. She negotiated the demanding coloratura with technical assurance, but more significantly, every phrase carried meaning. Nobility, poise and dramatic energy — all delivered with effortless technical command. In her portrayal, Sinaida was more than a decorative queen: she was a dramatic force. Her natural stage authority and vocal assurance place her among the distinctive artists of her generation.”