Slovenian Soprano Receives Standing Ovations

Sabina Cvilak as Liù in Turandot.

Washington, D.C., May 16 – Sabina Cvilak, the young Slovenian soprano who was recently a recipient of Slovenia’s highest recognition for achievements in arts and culture, Prešeren Award Prize, received outstanding reviews for her performance as Liù in Puccini’s Turandot, which opened on Saturday at the Kennedy Center.

The Washington Post gives her special recognition, noting that Sabina, along with Morris Robinson, in the role of Timur (…) were the strongest singers of the evening, he stentorian, she with a muscular roundness to her soprano.” For the complete review, go to the web site of the newspaper.

Other reviews are available at the web sites of the Opera Today, Baltimore Sun, Phillp Kennicott’s blog.