[……] And surely, the production’s music director, Arthur Fagen, was a major factor in that achievement. One heard the results of his leadership also in work of the pit musicians, the concert orchestra, which handled the score’s bustle and lyricism with an impressive level of assurance and grace.
Peter Jacobi, www.heraldtimesonline.com, September 28, 2009
Giacomo Puccini, Madama Butterfly, North Caroline Opera, January 30 and February 1, 2026
From the very start, the music, conducted masterfully by Arthur Fagen, was captivating. Even when the action lagged, the music was able to bring rich depth to these scenes, languishing in emotion. Andrea Luke, February 1, 2026,...