Review #2: “The Magic Mirror”: Window Into Another World

The Magic Mirror review #2. Here's some quotes:

The Magic Mirror succeeds, most of all, in elegance. Characters move through a sumptuous world, wandering along whirls of purple and blue on the floor, moving through dark woods and bright cottages.

Also:

Still, it’s a beautiful show. The contemporary instrumentals...define a world of sharp edges and deadly consequences. The Magic Mirror unfolds like an eerie dream...always mesmerizing for the audience.

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“The Magic Mirror”: Window Into Another World

Review #1 - Magic Mirror: A Russian Sleeping Beauty Awakens

Quotes from our first review:

There is a psychologically complex horror at work here, and its unfolding is the most dramatically satisfying element of the opera. Karapetian’s Queen is full of dignity and pathos, while Weiman’s Evil Queen is terrifying, simultaneously repugnant and compelling. Red-haired, dressed in black dress and with black nail-polish, Weiman’s powerful voice, devouring smile and dramatic fearlessness fill the small space with dread and threat.

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At its best, The Magic Mirror has moments where musical language and dramatic action come together thrillingly: at the decidedly un-Tristanesque potion-drinking by the King; at the Princess’s apparent death; at moments of transition in the engagement celebration...If The Magic Mirror is not quite a major re-interpretation of a popular fable, it is nevertheless an appealing, accessible and occasionally brilliant early work that should be of interest to audiences seeking new takes on traditional opera.

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A Russian Sleeping Beauty Awakens

Magic Mirror in the news and pics

Here's a couple pics, comments and articles about The Magic Mirror production this weekend May 30-June 1.

Here is what Steven Lipsitt, the conductor of the Boston Classical Orchestra said about The Magic Mirror:

If you enjoy the operas of Tchaikovsky & Mussorgsky, go see "Magic Mirror" at Boston Center for the Arts. A world premiere by the 26-year-old(!) Polina Nazaykinskaya, it's a grand opera packed into a 65-minute two-act piece in a 100-seat BlackBox theater. Expertly sung, played, & conducted --- a first-class enterprise. (And air-conditioned...) ;>)

hugecity.us named Magic Mirror as a "Top 10 Boston Pick" this week. AND, The New England Theatre Geek ran a nice promo post on the show.  Promo: The Magic Mirror. I hope you can make it.

Thursday, May 30th at 8 p.m.
Friday, May 31st at 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 1st at 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 1st at 8 p.m.
Tickets available here!

BCA Plaza Theatre
539 Tremont Street
Boston, MA

Tickets: $20/ $15
Box Office at 617-933-8600