…the electrifying power of meryl Richardson was amazing from so willowy a figure – the very opposite of a Wagnerian stereotype. Nottingham Evening Post 28/11/2005 And the final scene with Brünnhilde played by an incredibly likable Meryl Richardson was as moving an account of the final duet as one could imagine. How can the broad, larger-than-life characterizations of Jane Eaglen and James Morris compete with the intimacy of insightful performances such as these? Wagner Society (New York) 2004 If a reader has ever seen anything funnier than the Marianne Leitmetzerin of Meryl Richardson, please write into these pages! With a superb, svelte figure, swathed in black, austere from top to toe, La Richardson turns this rather forgettable, anodyne role into a star vehicle, managing to be simultaneously interesting and entertaining. Eduardo Benarroch – Operayre Rosenkavalier 2003 Meryl Richardson, understudy for this Role (Musetta), scored a triumph making her short notice debut both at ENO and as Musetta. Of course, it’s a gift for somebody who so clearly has courage… Evening Standard 2/11/99 ….But backstage panic was soon followed by the happy discovery of Meryl Richardson who, after a brief rehearsal, made her memorable debut in the role with sassy vocal and physical allure. The Stage November 4, 1999 The character that impressed the most – Musetta (Meryl Richardson). (…) a powerful voice, so perfect for such a flamboyant character. The Beaver 15/11/1999 Meryl Richardson impresses as the abused Aksinya. Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk English National Opera Evening Standard 18/6/2001 Meryl Richardson, who took over the role from Anne Schwanewilms, and with her dark hair and slim figure in her white dress reminded one of Verdi’s Violetta. She acted her passion for the returning singer Tannhäuser with her voice, gestures and body energetically and directly, certainly encouraged by the director. 7/11/2005 Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung The final movement “I am a stranger here myself” to a Kurt Weill score sung excellently by the soprano Meryl Richardson… Royal Ballet Covent Garden 2003 Ballett / 2/7/2003 |