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Lawrence A. Johnson, The Miami Herald on March 7, 2007 wrote:...Maria Knapik made an extraordinary company debut in the title role. The Polish soprano has the vocal power and idiomatic way with the native melodies, singing with pure tone and vital feeling. Knapik put across the character's yearning, heartbreak and anger vividly, with a subtle psychological depth and compelling acting. Even when forlorn and bedraggled, the soprano exudes a charismatic star quality and radiant stage presence.... Click to read the complete article. |
John Fleming, Open News Online on February 25, 2007 wrote:...The title role is a mighty feat for a soprano, and it was given a powerful, deeply affecting portrayal by the only native Pole among the cast's principals, Maria Knapik. The soprano, who now lives in Canada, found a passionate identification with the character, yielding a performance that deserves to be called definitive. Vocally, the role is sometimes compared with Violetta in La Traviata — and for good reason, as it ranges widely. Knapik handled the demands well, from light soubrette-style singing to heavy drama to soaring coloratura. A prayerful aria of forgiveness in Act IV, which she delivered kneeling outside a country church, was emotionally riveting... Click to read the complete article. |
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