Media >>CD>>
Thomas Pasatieri Divas, Albany Records
Media >> Videos >> Le Nozze di Figaro
1. Overture
2. Act 1 Figaro and Susanna Duet, "Cinque, Dieci, Venti, Trenta"
3. Non piu Andrai
4. End of Act 4, "Contessa Perdono
Media >> Quotes >>
New York Times - "On Saturday the cast offered much to enjoy."
American Record Guide Magazine - "This was a new experience, and I'm glad I had it."
New York Post - "This 'Flute', with minimum trappings and a futuristic setting suggested by slide projections, was a game and often witty theatrical effort, occasionally over the top, but endearing for its shoestring effort. Some good voices were on display."
Francesca Zambello - "I support and applaud the OCB efforts and am grateful you are there making a small dent in creating a thirst for an audience of now and the future."
Media >> Television, Magazines, Radio and Newspapers>>
NY Daily News: Figaro on 25th Street by Howard Kissel
Opera News, Editors Choice: full-page review of OCB/Albany Records' CD by F. PAUL DRISCOLL
New York Daily News: Opera on the piers, with a touch of garage music by Rachel Monahan
Encyclopedia Britannica: Bravo for opera's new innovator by Alair Townsend
American Public Media: Marketplace by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Front Page of Crain's Business New York by Miriam Kreinin Souccar
Crain's New York Business: Opera Houses in Private Homes by Miriam Kreinin Souccar
CNN: Tips From The Top by Betty Nguyen
New York Magazine: 'Only the Voices are Huge' by Justin Davidson
Columbia University's Daily Spectator: 'Alternative Operas Bring Perspective to the Stage' by Ginia Sweeney
OCB on Jeopardy TV Quiz Show:
The category was HOPE THIS ISN'T AN OPERA CATEGORY: The gameboard.
"Fuhgeddaboudit! The Opera Co. of this NYC borough performs in unusual venues, like people's living rooms" It was
answered correctly, Brooklyn.
Reviews of books on innovative art organizations, including OCB:
Arts and Cultural Programming: A Leisure Perspective by Gaylene Carpenter, Doug Blandy
Performing Arts Management: A Handbook of Professional Practices by Tobie S. Stein and Jessica Bathurst.
Media >> Blogs >>
Media >>Artist Quotes >>
“My favorite aspect of the program is that it enables artists to present opera to audiences in a fun and intimate setting, making it accessible to all.”
“My most empowering memories come from the children we encouraged and inspired within the outreach performances of the Magic Flute.”
“I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is looking to build a good foundation of many roles.”
“The info and techniques I have learned to apply to my music will continue to enhance my musicianship for the rest of my life.”
“The first thing that I did when I moved back to NY was to fill out the audition application.”
“RAP brings a great opportunity of learning new repertoire or revisiting your previously performed roles. The level of
singers is quite consistent. Performances, with just one rehearsal, are the opportunity to create your own
interpretation, strengthening your learning skills and being ready to work with a conductor.”
“I would definitely recommend this program to others. Apprenticeships with the occasional small comprimario roles can get old. The opportunity to prepare and perform your dream principle roles can be a reality now and not years later. Its a perfect way to affirm yourself as a principle artist and not an apprentice.”
“It is unique to be able to perform so many roles in such a short time, while remaining local (if from NY). It is
also an incredibly supportive environment, while reinforcing the necessity of being together musically and technically.
With limited rehearsal time, it requires the discipline of showing up ready - which is critical for success in this
business.”
“OCB is the best!!! I adore Jay, who is receptive to his artists. I LOVE the pressure of rehearsing 1 to 2 times and then doing the actual performance. It keeps a singer on his/her toes. I love the opportunity the OCB gives its singers to perform SO MANY roles. After my two years with OCB, I can now add 6 new roles to my resume.”