Amneris in Verdi's Aida | Gran Teatre Del Liceu
Eugenie Grunewald as Amneris in Verdi's Aida | Gran Teatre Del Liceu Orchestra and Chorus
“Grunewald displayed a voluminous mezzo-soprano that glowed in tone. There is a strong, focused quality to her voice, which can cut through ensembles and the flooding sound of an orchestra.”
“Eugenie Grunewald was a dynamic Amneris, pouring out luscious sounds and getting at the heart of the jealous woman’s character.”
“Grunewald was vocally imperious as Amneris when needed, but also had the ability to sing with aching passion. Her scene outside the judgment chamber crackled with drama.”
“Mezzo-soprano Eugenie Grunewald let fly with wave after wave of gutsy, commanding tone, making Amneris exude haughtiness and steely determination. Grunewald though, made Amneris’ romantic outpourings warm and alluring.”
“Rightfully garnering the most response from the audience was Eugenie Grunewald’s Amneris. She projected the princess, sorely wounded in her love and pride, with every fiber of her being. She caressed, she quivered in rage, she denounced with passion. At the conclusion of the Act IV Judgment scene the performance stopped for a full minute while the audience gave her an ovation.”
“Grunewald’s regal bearing, emotional performance and dramatic intensity was especially effective in Act IV as awaits the outcome of Radames’ trial for treason. Her palpable anguish and bitterness gave a visceral punch to her singing.”
