…. the current production of this Mozart masterpiece also scores. From what one hears and sees, conductor Arthur Fagen and stage director Christopher Alexander have truly done their job. Fagen has coached and coaxed both the pit musicians and the two alternating casts of singers; all are true to Mozarts style. The orchestra played with
spirit and elan, courtesy of Maestro Fagen, a gentleman who understands the responsibilities of a pit ensemble and the refinements of sound required for Mozart.
Peter Jacobi, Herald Times, September 23, 2013
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,...