Mozart’s The Magic Flute is notoriously difficult to stage, thanks to its formidable vocal requirements and often-surprising shifts in tone. Under the watchful eye of CEO and artistic director John Hoomes, however, Nashville Opera delivered a stunning season-closer brimming with passion and plenty of vocal fireworks. Soprano Rainelle Krause was especially impressive in her signature role of The Queen of the Night, and when she let loose with the famed “Hell’s Vengeance” aria, audience members rewarded her with an extended ovation. Fortunately, fans can look forward to seeing Krause again in April, as she returns to Nashville to take on the title role in Lucia: The Bride of Lammermoor.
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