BARN OPERA Reviews

   The whole event was just wonderful. Loved how someone was out there and helped us park at the beginning. We were greeted so nicely and you all knew I had four tickets. And the seats were wonderful, B 1 and 2 we had a great view of the pianist. The voices filled our hearts. The nice lights in the parking lot were wonderful. You had cut the grass around the barn that made the event so special and Vermont like. Thank you for the special care getting my tickets.

 Stunnig performance!

     We loved the performances, generosity and talent of all singers. The overall atmosphere was fun.

   The cast was superb!!! The three kings: amazing. The weak link was the pianist - more practice??

   I was blown away. Wow! Incredible voices! Can’t wait to go again!

   It has been absolutely unforgettable

     The barn looks even lovelier, if that's possible! The musicians and pianist were perfect, and singing beloved songs. Josh and Trish you have created and run something truly unique: great music, great performances and so accessible in every way. I love that you have such vision and the entire evening is intimate, welcoming, it's amazing! We came early on purpose just to enjoy being with friends.

   perfect evening in a warm and inviting setting. fantastic voices perfectly cast and sung...........one suggestion, fix the lighting. thanks for a memorable evening. i'll be back in september!

 However, for the price of the ticket the quality of the food and wine was under par. We hope that Barn Opera will have continued success and look forward to attending future performance productions.

     Our party of 4 really enjoyed the 2nd show. I forgot to reach out to Ms Welch regarding a space in South Burl8ngton, so I'll leave my contact info here. Jmurray@SouthBurlingtonVT.gov Jennifer Murray

     As always, the singers were fabulous. But the piano was too loud, and the building did not have good acoustics. I practically know the words by heart, and I had to explain some of them to my friends later, who didn't catch them. But we really do appreciate the effort all of you go to bring us this wonderful piece.Next time we'll probably go to Salisbury, even though it's a longer drive. Merry Christmas,

   Venue proved challenging for viewing. Elevation of the performers/stage would be better. Missed Amahl playing the flute. That was a key introit of sorts in the original and subsequent filmed productions. Otherwise, full of energy and best seen if you already know the story and have seen the production elsewhere more than once. The venue was challenging for audience experience unless you were in the first two or three rows. No way I can see to submit this review.

   Beautifully done! It brought back memories of when my high school put on a production in the 70's.

   loved loved loved it but it was so hard not to sing along!

   Overall a wonderful, simple production. The voices were top notch, costumes looked great, but I had a few staging issues mostly related to the constraints of the playing area. I’m not a big opera fan but Amahl has a special place in my heart. Born in ‘54, I remember watching it many times as I grew up. It was a family tradition. Thanks for bringing it to life.

   It was our introduction to the Barn Opera and it was the reason why we would be willing to continue with it!

     A wonderful holiday event! Glorious voices!

   Loved it

   Year 4 and the most beautiful yet!! The lighting is ethereal and definitely sets the mood. The cast is having even more fun with their roles and it is delightful! And of course, the voices......ooooh the voices!!

     It was excellent!! (Already looking forward to next year!!)

     I absolutely loved it. The whole thing was gorgeous. I have listened to this opera all my life. The only complaint I have is that you changed the classic (beloved) ljne "there are NOT two kings, there are three kings . . . and one of them is black!) What does "one of them is like me:" supposed to mean? I can see changing the line (maybe) if you did not have a Black king, but you did. That was weird. Sorry ... it bothered me all the way home. . .

     It was wonderful! As usual. the story is so moving...It brought tears to my eyes.! The performers were outstanding!! Thank you so much for bringing us this production!!

   great show

     Their singing was magical. Singing in close harmony and at times in dissonance is very difficult. Stardust was magical and one could see in their faces that they enjoyed singing it. Keen sounded like a human synthesizer who knew that voices could make those sounds? Please bring then back.

 This group was fabulous! The musicians demonstrated amazing technical skills while delivering great renditions of the selected songs. I look forward to seeing them again!

     lovely voices. We had hoped to hear work by Avro Parks but perhaps next time

 This was our first event of the OCMF and at the Barn with both being a great experience. The performers were so emotive and connected throughout the whole performance.

   The Champlain Trio presented a very moving and vibrant concert. I hope to hear them again.

   My first opera and I loved it! Such unbelievable talent from the whole cast as well as the writers, the orchestra as well!

   Wonderful expressive performance. Enjoyed this immensely. Thank you.

   I can’t say enough good things about this show. Older Charlotte was amazing. And we cannot stop talking about the pianist!!! More than amazing. I would love to attend a concert/performance of hers. The welcome we feel arriving at the barn is special. Keep up the exceptional work y’all’s are doing!!!

 The opera was incredibly moving, and brilliantly staged with minimal space and props. The singing was top notch, and the pianist was a performance all her own. We'll be attending every performance Barn Opera offers! Bravo!

   It was another wonderful experience. The music, the singing, the acting, the message. Thank you. Four stars out of five because the Old Charlotte was hard to hear on the side of the audience away from her. She needed to be miked or her words needed to be on the super titles even though she was speaking English. When there was accompaniment to her speaking, it was even more difficult.

 The fact that my daughter was in it didn't hurt; I I loved it! The energy of the cast and the evening is just wonderful. The food was EXCEPTIONAL and the copious amount of wine and beer was delightful. I love everything about Barn Opera and look forward to more in 2023! Thank you! Happy New Year!!!

   totally awesome!

   Seamus Egan Project is a great band! Top notch band! We have seen Seamus about 8 times in various bands sine 1995 and never disappoints!

   Such talented musicians. They struck just the right chord to create an amazing evening.

     Loved it! Amazing venue, fantastic show.

   Wonderful. Great night of music. Listened to cd all morning today.

   Event was fantastic, exceptional musicians. Wonderful songs. Thank you for having Seamus Eagan.

  What a great night! Thank you. And the Barn Opera space is really quite extraordinary. Wow.

   This is an incredible space for hosting music or play venues. The staff was very welcoming. Being new to Vermont and the neighborhood, I felt so welcomed into the community. I look forward to experiencing many more shows here! Donna Nash

   Great music, great venue!

   Loved the show, physical space, location!!!

  Closing night of Ariadne auf Naxos was delightful! It was as clever and witty as intended, while also delivering the hoped-for richness of Strauss' original. Wonderful performances all around. Bravo and thank you, Barn Opera! I look forward to The Letters of Charlotte in December.

   Needs some work to bring it to the average guy in the seat

   Great venue with excellent acoustics.

   The performance was great fun with young singers giving their all. We especially enjoyed the soprano playing Zerbinetta. Transporting the location to Vermont was inspiring. And the English subtitles were witty. Thank you very much!

   It was our first time at Barn Opera. We thought the venue was pure Vermont - rustic, comfortable, intimate and fun. The performances were outstanding and the voices, in particular, were wonderful. It was also great that the performers, director et al seemed to be having as much fun as the audience. We'll be back! As an aside, our son (Jake Lacy, Drama '08) attended NCSA at roughly the same time as Josh Collier - what a wonderful training ground for performance artists!

     This is in many ways what Comic Opera (Opera buffa) is supposed to be: a spoof. This was right on! May I suggest you do at some point, maybe also as part of a double-billing: "La Serva Padrona" another laugh-out-loud spoof chamber opera? Thank you, Josh, for what you do for our community.

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