Those terms, crystal clear and thrilling, can be applied to the entirely of the musical elements in this production. There was no baritonal haze on the top of Meacham’s voice. In the role of Wolfram, he was nothing short of miraculous, with a tone that was both powerful and tender - as required by the role. He immediately became one of our favorite singers. I first heard Lucas Meacham in the role of Figaro in The Barber of Seville at San Diego Opera in 2012. It created a lyrical and pretty sound that was still ample for the house I completely understood that decision from a pacing point of view, and it also worked for the character and the setting. Savage started the evening by coming off the voice a bit in the top of his range. During the opening scene, I was impressed with the intelligence of his approach. The title role was performed by Issachah Savage.
She has more than enough voice, but appeared to be protecting the top of her range by under-singing the bottom. Interestingly, she struggled to produce a consistent tone in the lower register. She has a sizeable yet attractive voice, and that makes her perfect for the role. Sara Jakubiak performed the role of Elisabeth.
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